Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in American Samoa
American Samoa: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 39.42 units per square kilometre in 1992. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in American Samoa, 1971–1992
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 1992, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in American Samoa stood at 39.42 units per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in American Samoa peaked at 42.87 units per square kilometre in 1990 and was at its lowest, 31.54 units per square kilometre, in 1978.
That places American Samoa 29th out of 206 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 40.5 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 35.56 units per square kilometre | -12.2% |
| 1973 | 35.41 units per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1974 | 34.52 units per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 35.06 units per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 35.11 units per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 33.89 units per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 31.54 units per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1982 | 33.72 units per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 34.23 units per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 36.13 units per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 38.25 units per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 38.52 units per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 39.06 units per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 40.21 units per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 41.54 units per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 42.87 units per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 41 units per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 39.42 units per square kilometre | -3.9% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 39.42 units per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 8 units per square kilometre, 4.9× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 39.42 units per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12.59 units per square kilometre, 3.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.2 units per square kilometre | 31.54 units per square kilometre | 40.5 units per square kilometre | 8 |
| 1980s | 37.71 units per square kilometre | 33.72 units per square kilometre | 41.54 units per square kilometre | 8 |
| 1990s | 41.1 units per square kilometre | 39.42 units per square kilometre | 42.87 units per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 26 Gambia 42.3 units per square kilometre compare
- 27 United States Virgin Islands 41.55 units per square kilometre compare
- 28 Barbados 40.02 units per square kilometre compare
- 30 Sao Tome and Principe 38.72 units per square kilometre compare
- 31 Nigeria 36.69 units per square kilometre compare
- 32 Netherlands 33.95 units per square kilometre compare
More education data for American Samoa
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,454 (1990)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,420 (1990)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,643 (1992)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 266 (1992)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,680 (1992)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.93 % change on previous year (1992)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,963 (1992)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.99 % change on previous year (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,694 (1992)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in American Samoa?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in American Samoa was 39.42 units per square kilometre in 1992, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 42.87 units per square kilometre in 1990.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.54 units per square kilometre in 1978.
- How does American Samoa rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- American Samoa ranks 29th out of 206 countries with data for 1992.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.