Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 18.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2000–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Saint Kitts and Nevis recorded 18.9% for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 185.0% on the previous year and up 1,446.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 48.0% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2013.
Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 93rd of 184 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 youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 45.5% | — |
| 2001 | 48.0% | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 26.0% | -45.8% |
| 2003 | 26.2% | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 29.3% | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 35.7% | +21.9% |
| 2007 | 21.0% | -41.2% |
| 2008 | 9.4% | -55.2% |
| 2009 | 10.5% | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 11.1% | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | -40.8% |
| 2012 | 19.7% | +199.0% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | -93.8% |
| 2014 | 4.5% | +264.0% |
| 2015 | 4.7% | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 2.3% | -51.8% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | -29.6% |
| 2019 | 4.3% | +164.6% |
| 2020 | 20.7% | +385.0% |
| 2022 | 6.6% | -67.9% |
| 2023 | 18.9% | +185.0% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 18.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.8%, 2.4× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 18.9% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18.9%, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.9% | 9.4% | 48.0% | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 1.2% | 19.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 15.4% | 6.6% | 20.7% | 3 |
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 youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 18.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 48.0% in 2001.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2013.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 93rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,446.0%. 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 youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release