Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Dominica
Dominica: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 4.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.0%
Change on year
up 17.9%
World rank
102nd
of 203 countries
All-time high
15.3%
in 1981
All-time low
0.7%
in 2003
Years of data
27
1975–2023
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Dominica, 1975–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Dominica stood at 4.0%.
That represents a change of up 17.9% on the previous year and up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Dominica peaked at 15.3% in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2003.
Dominica ranks 102nd of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Dominica, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 8.0% | — |
| 1976 | 9.1% | +13.8% |
| 1977 | 6.3% | -31.0% |
| 1979 | 11.2% | +76.9% |
| 1980 | 13.0% | +16.4% |
| 1981 | 15.3% | +18.2% |
| 1982 | 12.1% | -21.1% |
| 2000 | 3.0% | -74.8% |
| 2001 | 1.1% | -65.5% |
| 2003 | 0.7% | -29.2% |
| 2004 | 1.2% | +58.0% |
| 2005 | 0.9% | -22.1% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | +119.8% |
| 2007 | 7.7% | +284.6% |
| 2008 | 8.6% | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 2.9% | -66.1% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | -44.2% |
| 2012 | 1.9% | +15.1% |
| 2013 | 3.4% | +81.9% |
| 2014 | 2.9% | -15.7% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | -37.0% |
| 2016 | 4.0% | +122.4% |
| 2019 | 6.4% | +59.9% |
| 2020 | 3.8% | -41.2% |
| 2021 | 4.1% | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 3.4% | -18.1% |
| 2023 | 4.0% | +17.9% |
Dominica compared with similar countries
- Dominica's 4.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.9%, 1.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Dominica's 4.0% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.1%, 78% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.7% | 6.3% | 11.2% | 4 |
| 1980s | 13.5% | 12.1% | 15.3% | 3 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | 0.7% | 8.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.4% | 7 |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 99 French Polynesia 4.1% compare
- 100 Papua New Guinea 4.0% compare
- 101 United States 4.0% compare
- 103 Eswatini 3.8% compare
- 104 North Macedonia 3.8% compare
- 105 Cameroon 3.8% compare
More education data for Dominica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 511 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 148 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 679 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4,483 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5,427 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0824 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Dominica?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Dominica was 4.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 15.3% in 1981.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2003.
- How does Dominica rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Dominica ranks 102nd out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica 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, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release