Children out of school, primary in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Children out of school, primary was 1,103 in 1996. ▼ Falling
Children out of school, primary in French Polynesia, 1983–1996
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for children out of school, primary in French Polynesia is 1,103, measured in 1996.
That represents a change of up 53.6% on the previous year and down 61.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children out of school, primary in French Polynesia peaked at 2,877 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 718, in 1995.
French Polynesia ranks 158th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Children out of school, primary in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 2,536 | — |
| 1984 | 2,710 | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 2,877 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 2,010 | -30.1% |
| 1990 | 1,981 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 1,138 | -42.6% |
| 1995 | 718 | -36.9% |
| 1996 | 1,103 | +53.6% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 1,103 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 32% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 1,103 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,225, 26% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,533 | 2,010 | 2,877 | 4 |
| 1990s | 1,235 | 718 | 1,981 | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 155 Poland 1,392
- 156 South Korea 1,383
- 157 Vanuatu 1,261 compare
- 159 British Virgin Islands 1,080 compare
- 160 Saint Lucia 1,033 compare
- 161 Sao Tome and Principe 969 compare
More education data for French Polynesia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,592 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,253 (1996)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,796 (1996)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 22,366 (1993)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 29,415 (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.07 % change on previous year (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1305 units per person (1996)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children out of school, primary in French Polynesia?
- Children out of school, primary in French Polynesia was 1,103 in 1996, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest children out of school, primary recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,877 in 1985.
- What is the lowest children out of school, primary recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 718 in 1995.
- How does French Polynesia rank for children out of school, primary?
- French Polynesia ranks 158th out of 197 countries with data for 1996.
- Is children out of school, primary rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Children out of school, primary. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Children out of school are the number of primary-school-age children not enrolled in primary or secondary school.