Pupil-teacher ratio, primary in American Samoa
American Samoa: Pupil-teacher ratio, primary was 15.05 in 1992. ▼ Falling
Pupil-teacher ratio, primary in American Samoa, 1971–1992
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
In 1992, pupil-teacher ratio, primary in American Samoa stood at 15.05. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 12.8% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupil-teacher ratio, primary in American Samoa peaked at 23.25 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 15.05, in 1992.
That places American Samoa 135th out of 199 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Pupil-teacher ratio, primary in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 23.14 | — |
| 1972 | 21.55 | -6.9% |
| 1973 | 21.59 | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 23.25 | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 21.86 | -6.0% |
| 1982 | 17.07 | -21.9% |
| 1984 | 20.89 | +22.3% |
| 1985 | 21.31 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 16.97 | -20.4% |
| 1987 | 16.87 | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 15.99 | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 17.71 | +10.8% |
| 1990 | 18.6 | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 17.26 | -7.2% |
| 1992 | 15.05 | -12.8% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 15.05 is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.51, 1.1× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 15.05 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 20.15, 75% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.28 | 21.55 | 23.25 | 5 |
| 1980s | 18.12 | 15.99 | 21.31 | 7 |
| 1990s | 16.97 | 15.05 | 18.6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 132 Armenia 15.42
- 133 Bulgaria 15.21
- 134 United Kingdom 15.13 compare
- 136 New Zealand 14.92 compare
- 137 North Macedonia 14.91
- 138 Aruba 14.79
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)
- Official entrance age to pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.93 % change on previous year (1992)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,963 (1992)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.99 % change on previous year (1992)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,694 (1992)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pupil-teacher ratio, primary in American Samoa?
- Pupil-teacher ratio, primary in American Samoa was 15.05 in 1992, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest pupil-teacher ratio, primary recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.25 in 1976.
- What is the lowest pupil-teacher ratio, primary recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.05 in 1992.
- How does American Samoa rank for pupil-teacher ratio, primary?
- American Samoa ranks 135th out of 199 countries with data for 1992.
- Is pupil-teacher ratio, primary rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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, primary. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary school pupil-teacher ratio is the average number of pupils per teacher in primary school.