Pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary in American Samoa
American Samoa: Pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary was 21.9 in 1992. ▲ Rising
Pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary in American Samoa, 1984–1992
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
In 1992, pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary in American Samoa stood at 21.9.
That represents a change of down 21.7% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary in American Samoa peaked at 27.98 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 18.45, in 1984.
That places American Samoa 55th out of 182 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the middle of the range.
Pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 18.45 | — |
| 1985 | 19.66 | +6.6% |
| 1986 | 20.42 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 21.91 | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 25.54 | +16.6% |
| 1989 | 27.98 | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 27.9 | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 27.96 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 21.9 | -21.7% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 21.9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.44, 1.6× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 21.9 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18.73, 1.2× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22.33 | 18.45 | 27.98 | 6 |
| 1990s | 25.92 | 21.9 | 27.96 | 3 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 52 Cuba 22.17 compare
- 53 Madagascar 22.13
- 54 Uganda 22.03
- 56 Hong Kong 21.37 compare
- 57 Nicaragua 21.19 compare
- 58 Cote d'Ivoire 21.1 compare
More education data for American Samoa
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,643 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,420 (1990)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 266 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,454 (1990)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 10.32 % change on previous year (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,694 (1992)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,008 tertiary education (2009)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.99 % change on previous year (1992)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,963 (1992)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0498 % change on previous year (2009)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary in American Samoa?
- Pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary in American Samoa was 21.9 in 1992, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 27.98 in 1989.
- What is the lowest pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.45 in 1984.
- How does American Samoa rank for pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary?
- American Samoa ranks 55th out of 182 countries with data for 1992.
- Is pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Pupil-teacher ratio, preprimary. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Preprimary school pupil-teacher ratio is the average number of pupils per teacher in preprimary school.