Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 1,103 in 1996. ▼ Falling
Latest (1996)
1,103
Change on year
up 53.6%
World rank
159th
of 204 countries
All-time high
2,877
in 1985
All-time low
718
in 1995
Years of data
8
1983–1996
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia, 1983–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia is 1,103, measured in 1996.
The figure is up 53.6% on the previous year and down 61.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia peaked at 2,877 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 718, in 1995.
French Polynesia ranks 159th of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 2,536 | — |
| 1984 | 2,710 | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 2,877 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 2,010 | -30.1% |
| 1990 | 1,981 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 1,138 | -42.6% |
| 1995 | 718 | -36.9% |
| 1996 | 1,103 | +53.6% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 1,103 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 32% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 1,103 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,225, 26% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,533 | 2,010 | 2,877 | 4 |
| 1990s | 1,235 | 718 | 1,981 | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 156 Poland 1,392
- 157 Korea 1,383
- 158 Vanuatu 1,261 compare
- 160 British Virgin Islands 1,080 compare
- 161 Saint Lucia 1,033 compare
- 162 Sao Tome and Principe 969 compare
More education data for French Polynesia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,592 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,253 (1996)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,796 (1996)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 22,366 (1993)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 29,415 (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.07 % change on previous year (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1305 units per person (1996)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia was 1,103 in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,877 in 1985.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 718 in 1995.
- How does French Polynesia rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- French Polynesia ranks 159th out of 204 countries with data for 1996.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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