Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 969 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe, 1983–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe is 969, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 67.9% on the previous year and down 52.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 4,759 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 122, in 1988.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 162nd out of 204 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 693 | — |
| 1984 | 494 | -28.7% |
| 1987 | 440 | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 122 | -72.3% |
| 1990 | 530 | +334.4% |
| 1999 | 4,759 | +797.9% |
| 2002 | 1,166 | -75.5% |
| 2003 | 992 | -14.9% |
| 2004 | 655 | -34.0% |
| 2005 | 477 | -27.2% |
| 2007 | 2,020 | +323.5% |
| 2008 | 2,001 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 1,954 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 2,065 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 2,697 | +30.6% |
| 2014 | 2,780 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 3,022 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 969 | -67.9% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 969 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 76,741, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 969 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 224,299, 0% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +797.9% | 530 | 4,759 |
| 1990 | +334.4% | 122 | 530 |
| 2007 | +323.5% | 477 | 2,020 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 437.25 | 122 | 693 | 4 |
| 1990s | 2,644 | 530 | 4,759 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,324 | 477 | 2,020 | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,307 | 969 | 3,022 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 159 French Polynesia 1,103 compare
- 160 British Virgin Islands 1,080 compare
- 161 Saint Lucia 1,033 compare
- 163 Switzerland 787 compare
- 164 Malta 738 compare
- 165 Seychelles 699 compare
More education data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 936 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,544 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,458 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,769 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,875 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,172 (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1796 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe was 969 in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 4,759 in 1999.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 122 in 1988.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 162nd out of 204 countries with data for 2017.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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