Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 1.1% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1984–2016
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 Saint Kitts and Nevis is 1.1%, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of up 1,223.4% on the previous year and up 179.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 14.1% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2014.
Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 128th of 188 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0.7% | — |
| 1985 | 14.1% | +2059.2% |
| 1986 | 11.6% | -17.5% |
| 1988 | 1.3% | -89.2% |
| 1989 | 1.1% | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 4.9% | +352.8% |
| 2003 | 1.9% | -60.7% |
| 2004 | 2.3% | +21.1% |
| 2005 | 0.4% | -83.5% |
| 2007 | 2.3% | +497.4% |
| 2008 | 3.3% | +40.9% |
| 2010 | 2.4% | -26.2% |
| 2012 | 0.3% | -86.7% |
| 2013 | 0.2% | -22.3% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -67.2% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | +1223.4% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 1.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.1%, 1.0× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 1.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.1%, 51% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +2059.2% | 0.7% | 14.1% |
| 2016 | +1223.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.7% | 0.7% | 14.1% | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.9% | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
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 rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 1.1% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 14.1% in 1985.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2014.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 128th out of 188 countries with data for 2016.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.9%. 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 rate for children of primary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The number of students of the official age for primary education is subtracted from the total population of the same age. The result is expressed as a percentage of the population of the official age for primary education. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/