Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions was 52.0% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Tuvalu, 2014–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Tuvalu stood at 52.0%.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Tuvalu peaked at 53.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 50.7%, in 2020.
Tuvalu ranks 43rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 52.6% | — |
| 2015 | 52.3% | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 53.7% | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 53.0% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 52.5% | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 50.7% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 52.1% | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 52.2% | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 52.0% | -0.4% |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 52.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.6%, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's 52.0% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51.8%, 1.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52.8% | 52.3% | 53.7% | 5 |
| 2020s | 51.7% | 50.7% | 52.2% | 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 public institutions in Tuvalu?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Tuvalu was 52.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 53.7% in 2016.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.7% in 2020.
- How does Tuvalu rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions?
- Tuvalu ranks 43rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 public institutions, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release