Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted was 1.2 GPIA in 1996. ▲ Rising
Latest (1996)
1.2 GPIA
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
40th
of 180 countries
All-time high
1.28 GPIA
in 1989
All-time low
0.9309 GPIA
in 1993
Years of data
8
1983–1996
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in French Polynesia, 1983–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in French Polynesia is 1.2 GPIA, measured in 1996.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in French Polynesia peaked at 1.28 GPIA in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.9309 GPIA, in 1993.
That places French Polynesia 40th out of 180 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the top quarter.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1.12 GPIA | — |
| 1984 | 1.06 GPIA | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 1.08 GPIA | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 1.28 GPIA | +17.7% |
| 1990 | 0.9309 GPIA | -27.0% |
| 1993 | 0.9309 GPIA | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.26 GPIA | +35.4% |
| 1996 | 1.2 GPIA | -4.6% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 1.2 GPIA is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9435 GPIA, 1.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 1.2 GPIA is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.04 GPIA, 1.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.13 GPIA | 1.06 GPIA | 1.28 GPIA | 4 |
| 1990s | 1.08 GPIA | 0.9309 GPIA | 1.26 GPIA | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 37 Yemen 1.24 GPIA
- 38 Azerbaijan 1.22 GPIA
- 39 Ethiopia 1.21 GPIA compare
- 41 Libya 1.2 GPIA
- 42 British Virgin Islands 1.2 GPIA compare
- 43 India 1.17 GPIA 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 rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in French Polynesia?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in French Polynesia was 1.2 GPIA in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 GPIA in 1989.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9309 GPIA in 1993.
- How does French Polynesia rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted?
- French Polynesia ranks 40th out of 180 countries with data for 1996.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release