School enrollment, primary in American Samoa
American Samoa: School enrollment, primary was 89.9% in 1992. ▬ Flat
School enrollment, primary in American Samoa, 1982–1992
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % gross.
Analysis
The most recent figure for school enrollment, primary in American Samoa is 89.9%, measured in 1992. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, school enrollment, primary in American Samoa peaked at 102.8% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 89.9%, in 1992.
American Samoa ranks 174th of 205 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
School enrollment, primary in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % gross | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 98.2% | — |
| 1983 | 97.1% | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 99.8% | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 102.8% | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 100.6% | -2.1% |
| 1987 | 99.1% | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 99.1% | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 99.8% | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 100.7% | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 95.1% | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 89.9% | -5.4% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 89.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 99.8%, 90% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 89.9% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 100.7%, 89% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 99.6% | 97.1% | 102.8% | 8 |
| 1990s | 95.2% | 89.9% | 100.7% | 3 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
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), gaps filled 524 (1992)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,884 (1992)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0501 % change on previous year (1997)
Frequently asked questions
- What is school enrollment, primary in American Samoa?
- School enrollment, primary in American Samoa was 89.9% in 1992, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest school enrollment, primary recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 102.8% in 1985.
- What is the lowest school enrollment, primary recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.9% in 1992.
- How does American Samoa rank for school enrollment, primary?
- American Samoa ranks 174th out of 205 countries with data for 1992.
- Is school enrollment, primary rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of School enrollment, primary (% gross). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.