Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 132.91 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Antigua and Barbuda, 2007–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Antigua and Barbuda is 132.91, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 308 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 20.76, in 2019.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 184th of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 36 | — |
| 2008 | 24 | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 139 | +479.2% |
| 2010 | 308 | +121.6% |
| 2011 | 125 | -59.4% |
| 2012 | 42 | -66.4% |
| 2013 | 263 | +526.2% |
| 2014 | 27 | -89.7% |
| 2015 | 86.85 | +221.7% |
| 2016 | 108.84 | +25.3% |
| 2017 | 124 | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 81.92 | -33.9% |
| 2019 | 20.76 | -74.7% |
| 2023 | 132.91 | +540.2% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 132.91 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 4% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 132.91 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,029, 1% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.33 | 24 | 139 | 3 |
| 2010s | 118.74 | 20.76 | 308 | 10 |
| 2020s | 132.91 | 132.91 | 132.91 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
More education data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 865 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 188 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 987 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,063 (2018)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7,160 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8,720 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -9.86 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Antigua and Barbuda was 132.91 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 308 in 2010.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.76 in 2019.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 184th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release