Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in American Samoa
American Samoa: Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private was 11.3% in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in American Samoa, 1971–1992
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 1992, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in American Samoa stood at 11.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.1% on the previous year and up 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in American Samoa peaked at 16.9% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1971.
That places American Samoa 161st out of 211 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 5.5% | — |
| 1981 | 7.2% | +30.4% |
| 1982 | 7.7% | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 7.4% | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 7.0% | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 7.6% | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 10.2% | +33.6% |
| 1987 | 11.1% | +8.8% |
| 1988 | 10.1% | -9.3% |
| 1989 | 15.6% | +55.4% |
| 1990 | 16.9% | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 16.9% | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 11.3% | -33.1% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 11.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.6%, 37% of the median. (77 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 11.3% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 31.2%, 36% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.5% | 8 |
| 1980s | 9.3% | 7.0% | 15.6% | 9 |
| 1990s | 15.0% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 158 Guatemala 12.4% compare
- 159 Philippines 12.3% compare
- 160 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 11.3% compare
- 162 Guyana 10.8% compare
- 163 Serbia 10.7%
- 164 Latvia 10.3%
More education data for American Samoa
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,454 (1990)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,420 (1990)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,643 (1992)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 266 (1992)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0498 % change on previous year (2009)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,008 tertiary education (2009)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -4.3 % change on previous year (1992)
- Official entrance age to pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in American Samoa?
- Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in American Samoa was 11.3% in 1992, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 16.9% in 1990.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1971.
- How does American Samoa rank for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private?
- American Samoa ranks 161st out of 211 countries with data for 1992.
- Is percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release