Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age was 5.03 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
5.03
World rank
18th
of 36 countries
All-time high
20.96
in 2003
All-time low
3.7
in 2009
Years of data
12
1997–2021
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1997–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Turks and Caicos Islands is 5.03, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 20.96 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3.7, in 2009.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 18th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 15.25 | — |
| 1999 | 8.86 | -41.9% |
| 2000 | 4.56 | -48.5% |
| 2002 | 4.18 | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 20.96 | +401.5% |
| 2004 | 11.9 | -43.2% |
| 2005 | 9.79 | -17.7% |
| 2009 | 3.7 | -62.2% |
| 2014 | 12.75 | +244.5% |
| 2015 | 8.88 | -30.4% |
| 2017 | 6.31 | -29.0% |
| 2021 | 5.03 | -20.2% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 5.03 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.88, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 5.03 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.03, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.05 | 8.86 | 15.25 | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.18 | 3.7 | 20.96 | 6 |
| 2010s | 9.31 | 6.31 | 12.75 | 3 |
| 2020s | 5.03 | 5.03 | 5.03 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 15 Montserrat 6.69 compare
- 16 Nicaragua 6.66 compare
- 17 Dominican Republic 6.52 compare
- 19 Costa Rica 4.73 compare
- 20 Ecuador 4.72 compare
- 21 Anguilla 4.16 compare
More health data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,416 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3379 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 0 deaths (2100)
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 246 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 247 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 235 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 16,640 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 250 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 17,257 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Turks and Caicos Islands was 5.03 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 20.96 in 2003.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7 in 2009.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 18th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos 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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