Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 481.27 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1999–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Turks and Caicos Islands is 481.27, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 261.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 759 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 133, in 2009.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 159th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 254 | — |
| 2000 | 163 | -35.8% |
| 2009 | 133 | -18.4% |
| 2014 | 759 | +470.7% |
| 2015 | 541 | -28.7% |
| 2017 | 578.45 | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 481.27 | -16.8% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 481.27 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,064, 8% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 481.27 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 36,959, 1% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 254 | 254 | 254 | 1 |
| 2000s | 148 | 133 | 163 | 2 |
| 2010s | 626.15 | 541 | 759 | 3 |
| 2020s | 481.27 | 481.27 | 481.27 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
More education data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 4.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0402 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,004 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,801 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3,004 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,673 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Turks and Caicos Islands was 481.27 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 759 in 2014.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 133 in 2009.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 159th out of 181 countries with data for 2021.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 261.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release