Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 4.1% in 1996. ▼ Falling
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia, 1983–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia is 4.1%, measured in 1996.
That represents a change of up 50.6% on the previous year and down 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia peaked at 11.0% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 1995.
That places French Polynesia 99th out of 203 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the middle of the range.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 9.8% | — |
| 1984 | 10.3% | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 11.0% | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 8.5% | -22.8% |
| 1990 | 8.2% | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 4.5% | -45.4% |
| 1995 | 2.7% | -39.6% |
| 1996 | 4.1% | +50.6% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 4.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.8%, 2.2× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 4.1% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.6%, 1.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.9% | 8.5% | 11.0% | 4 |
| 1990s | 4.8% | 2.7% | 8.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 96 Anguilla 4.2%
- 97 Tajikistan 4.2%
- 98 Uganda 4.1% compare
- 100 Papua New Guinea 4.0% compare
- 101 United States of America 4.0%
- 102 Dominica 4.0% 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, both sexes in French Polynesia?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in French Polynesia was 4.1% in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.0% in 1985.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 1995.
- How does French Polynesia rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- French Polynesia ranks 99th out of 203 countries with data for 1996.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release