Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age was 12.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in British Virgin Islands, 1983–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in British Virgin Islands is 12.47, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 52.4% on the previous year and up 85.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in British Virgin Islands peaked at 26.21 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.6198, in 2010.
That places British Virgin Islands 9th out of 36 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 13.08 | — |
| 1984 | 15.29 | +16.9% |
| 1985 | 5.89 | -61.5% |
| 1990 | 4.37 | -25.8% |
| 1991 | 2.93 | -32.9% |
| 1992 | 2.06 | -29.8% |
| 1994 | 1.8 | -12.6% |
| 1999 | 0.8627 | -52.1% |
| 2000 | 14.35 | +1563.3% |
| 2001 | 5.31 | -63.0% |
| 2002 | 2.52 | -52.5% |
| 2003 | 2.88 | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 8.59 | +198.3% |
| 2006 | 10.88 | +26.6% |
| 2007 | 0.6608 | -93.9% |
| 2009 | 0.713 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 0.6198 | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 0.7479 | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 4.41 | +489.4% |
| 2013 | 7.07 | +60.3% |
| 2014 | 6.74 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 9.73 | +44.4% |
| 2016 | 11.98 | +23.1% |
| 2017 | 6.52 | -45.6% |
| 2018 | 24.86 | +281.4% |
| 2019 | 19.34 | -22.2% |
| 2020 | 4.38 | -77.3% |
| 2021 | 8.96 | +104.4% |
| 2022 | 26.21 | +192.7% |
| 2024 | 12.47 | -52.4% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 12.47 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.88, 2.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 12.47 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.03, 2.5× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in British Virgin Islands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1563.3% | 0.8627 | 14.35 |
| 2012 | +489.4% | 0.7479 | 4.41 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.42 | 5.89 | 15.29 | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.41 | 0.8627 | 4.37 | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.74 | 0.6608 | 14.35 | 8 |
| 2010s | 9.2 | 0.6198 | 24.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.01 | 4.38 | 26.21 | 4 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,597 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 239 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 218 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 220 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 209 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 245 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 273 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in British Virgin Islands?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in British Virgin Islands was 12.47 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 26.21 in 2022.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6198 in 2010.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 9th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands 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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