Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 7.07 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tuvalu, 2014–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tuvalu is 7.07, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 49.1% on the previous year and down 72.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tuvalu peaked at 117 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.74, in 2023.
Tuvalu ranks 202nd of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 26 | — |
| 2015 | 21.01 | -19.2% |
| 2016 | 36 | +71.3% |
| 2019 | 117 | +225.0% |
| 2020 | 58.26 | -50.2% |
| 2022 | 11.09 | -81.0% |
| 2023 | 4.74 | -57.2% |
| 2024 | 7.07 | +49.1% |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 7.07 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,296, 0% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's 7.07 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,225, 0% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50 | 21.01 | 117 | 4 |
| 2020s | 20.29 | 4.74 | 58.26 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 199 Palau 18.08 compare
- 200 Liechtenstein 16 compare
- 201 Niue 10.7 compare
- 203 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 5
- 204 Turks and Caicos Islands 3.92 compare
More education data for Tuvalu
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 108 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 358 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 293 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,145 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,332 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -6.06 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1381 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tuvalu?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tuvalu was 7.07 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 117 in 2019.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.74 in 2023.
- How does Tuvalu rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Tuvalu ranks 202nd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release