Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate was 1.34 % change on previous year in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in American Samoa, 1973–1989
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 1.34 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 1989.
The figure is up 501.3% on the previous year and up 105.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in American Samoa peaked at 34.18 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -22.8 % change on previous year, in 1979.
American Samoa ranks 105th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 34.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 1975 | -8.36 % change on previous year | -216.2% |
| 1976 | -17.29 % change on previous year | +106.8% |
| 1977 | 21.34 % change on previous year | -223.4% |
| 1978 | 33.25 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 1979 | -22.8 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 1980 | -0.4651 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 1981 | 14.02 % change on previous year | -3114.0% |
| 1982 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -92.0% |
| 1983 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +79.8% |
| 1984 | -3.97 % change on previous year | -296.0% |
| 1985 | -9.93 % change on previous year | +149.9% |
| 1986 | -12.97 % change on previous year | +30.7% |
| 1987 | 18.73 % change on previous year | -244.4% |
| 1988 | -0.3333 % change on previous year | -101.8% |
| 1989 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -501.3% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 1.34 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.63 % change on previous year, 51% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 1.34 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.4 % change on previous year, 39% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in American Samoa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +3114.0% | -0.4651 % change on previous year | 14.02 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.79 % change on previous year | -22.8 % change on previous year | 34.18 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.9572 % change on previous year | -12.97 % change on previous year | 18.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
More education data for American Samoa
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 266 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,420 (1990)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,643 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,454 (1990)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 524 (1992)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1,607 (2007)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 341 (1992)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -3.36 % change on previous year (1992)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3,769 (1992)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in American Samoa?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in American Samoa was 1.34 % change on previous year in 1989, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 34.18 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.8 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does American Samoa rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- American Samoa ranks 105th out of 189 countries with data for 1989.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.