Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 48 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1985–2008
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 48, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 61.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 531 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2004.
Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 194th 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 531 | — |
| 1986 | 358 | -32.6% |
| 1992 | 50 | -86.0% |
| 2001 | 123 | +146.0% |
| 2002 | 4 | -96.7% |
| 2003 | 115 | +2775.0% |
| 2004 | 2 | -98.3% |
| 2005 | 66 | +3200.0% |
| 2007 | 49 | -25.8% |
| 2008 | 48 | -2.0% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 48 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 1% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 48 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,029, 0% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 444.5 | 358 | 531 | 2 |
| 1990s | 50 | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| 2000s | 58.14 | 2 | 123 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 191 Marshall Islands 77.84 compare
- 192 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 68.03 compare
- 193 Anguilla 62 compare
- 195 Gibraltar 42.77 compare
- 196 Cook Islands 36.05 compare
- 197 Montserrat 21.26 compare
More education data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 64 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 648 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 636 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,904 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5,110 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1093 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 48 in 2008, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 531 in 1985.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2004.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 194th out of 204 countries with data for 2008.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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