Survival rate to Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Seychelles
Seychelles: Survival rate to Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 96.5% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
96.5%
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
85th
of 187 countries
All-time high
99.3%
in 2002
All-time low
90.0%
in 1975
Years of data
41
1970–2023
Survival rate to Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Seychelles, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for survival rate to grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Seychelles is 96.5%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, survival rate to grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Seychelles peaked at 99.3% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 90.0%, in 1975.
Seychelles ranks 85th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Survival rate to Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 93.8% | — |
| 1971 | 90.6% | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 92.3% | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 93.3% | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 90.0% | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 92.5% | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 91.4% | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 97.8% | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 98.5% | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 96.6% | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 97.6% | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 98.5% | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 96.3% | -2.2% |
| 1986 | 95.4% | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 95.8% | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 96.3% | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 95.0% | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 97.9% | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 96.6% | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 96.4% | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 95.4% | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 97.2% | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 97.4% | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 94.2% | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 98.2% | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 99.3% | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 91.7% | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 95.2% | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 97.1% | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 95.8% | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 97.0% | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 90.3% | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 95.2% | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 97.9% | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 96.9% | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 97.8% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 97.7% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 96.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 96.4% | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 98.4% | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 96.5% | -1.9% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 96.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.7%, 98% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 96.5% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 81.3%, 1.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 92.0% | 90.0% | 93.8% | 7 |
| 1980s | 97.0% | 95.4% | 98.5% | 9 |
| 1990s | 96.6% | 95.0% | 97.9% | 7 |
| 2000s | 95.9% | 91.7% | 99.3% | 7 |
| 2010s | 96.1% | 90.3% | 97.9% | 7 |
| 2020s | 97.0% | 96.4% | 98.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
More education data for Seychelles
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 713 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1994)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,588 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 8,091 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 9,592 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0625 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.079 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is survival rate to grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Seychelles?
- Survival rate to grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Seychelles was 96.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest survival rate to grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 99.3% in 2002.
- What is the lowest survival rate to grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.0% in 1975.
- How does Seychelles rank for survival rate to grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Seychelles ranks 85th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is survival rate to grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Survival rate to Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release