Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age was 1.71 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Antigua and Barbuda, 2007–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Antigua and Barbuda is 1.71, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 41.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 3.28 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.2356, in 2019.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 28th of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.3617 | — |
| 2008 | 0.2509 | -30.6% |
| 2009 | 1.46 | +480.2% |
| 2010 | 3.28 | +125.6% |
| 2011 | 1.35 | -59.0% |
| 2012 | 0.4541 | -66.3% |
| 2013 | 2.92 | +543.6% |
| 2014 | 1.16 | -60.3% |
| 2015 | 0.9515 | -18.0% |
| 2016 | 1.2 | +25.8% |
| 2017 | 1.37 | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 0.9124 | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 0.2356 | -74.2% |
| 2023 | 1.71 | +626.2% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 1.71 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.88, 35% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 1.71 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.03, 34% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Antigua and Barbuda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +626.2% | 0.2356 | 1.71 |
| 2013 | +543.6% | 0.4541 | 2.92 |
| 2009 | +480.2% | 0.2509 | 1.46 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6895 | 0.2509 | 1.46 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.38 | 0.2356 | 3.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1 |
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More health data for Antigua and Barbuda
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0772 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,555 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.2219 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0288 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.2513 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Antigua and Barbuda was 1.71 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 3.28 in 2010.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2356 in 2019.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 28th out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age (UNESCO). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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