Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes was 92.5% in 1990. ▼ Falling
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in New Caledonia, 1982–1990
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in New Caledonia is 92.5%, measured in 1990.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.8% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in New Caledonia peaked at 99.6% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 83.0%, in 1987.
New Caledonia ranks 114th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in New Caledonia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 99.6% | — |
| 1983 | 98.9% | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 96.0% | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 86.5% | -9.9% |
| 1986 | 88.2% | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 83.0% | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 87.2% | +5.2% |
| 1989 | 85.1% | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 92.5% | +8.8% |
New Caledonia compared with similar countries
- New Caledonia's 92.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.4%, 95% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- New Caledonia's 92.5% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 95.1%, 97% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 90.6% | 83.0% | 99.6% | 8 |
| 1990s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near New Caledonia
- 111 San Marino 93.4% compare
- 112 East Timor 93.2%
- 113 Kiribati 92.8% compare
- 115 Oman 92.1% compare
- 116 Hong Kong 91.7%
- 117 Trinidad and Tobago 91.6% compare
More education data for New Caledonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,940 (1997)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3,090 (1990)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5,900 (1991)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 5,531 (1991)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,560 (1997)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 22,308 (1994)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (1994)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (1994)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.114 units per person (1994)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in New Caledonia?
- Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in New Caledonia was 92.5% in 1990, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 99.6% in 1982.
- What is the lowest gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.0% in 1987.
- How does New Caledonia rank for gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes?
- New Caledonia ranks 114th out of 198 countries with data for 1990.
- Is gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this New Caledonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release