Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 15.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Tuvalu, 1994–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Tuvalu is 15.8%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 1.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Tuvalu peaked at 16.6% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2014.
Tuvalu ranks 89th of 212 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.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2.7% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 9.2% | — |
| 2016 | 7.0% | -23.7% |
| 2018 | 15.5% | +120.4% |
| 2019 | 15.5% | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 14.8% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 16.6% | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 16.6% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 15.8% | -4.7% |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 15.8% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.8%, 1.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's 15.8% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.2%, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.4% | 0.0% | 15.5% | 5 |
| 2020s | 15.9% | 14.8% | 16.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
More education data for Tuvalu
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 108 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 358 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 293 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,145 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,332 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -6.06 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1381 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Tuvalu?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Tuvalu was 15.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 16.6% in 2022.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2014.
- How does Tuvalu rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Tuvalu ranks 89th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Tuvalu data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release