Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in North America
North America: Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age was 1.36 GPIA in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in North America, 1986–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in North America is 1.36 GPIA, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 44,176.6% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in North America peaked at 1.77 GPIA in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.0031 GPIA, in 2018.
North America ranks 1st of 43 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in North America, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1.14 GPIA | — |
| 1987 | 0.7329 GPIA | -35.8% |
| 1988 | 1.06 GPIA | +45.1% |
| 1989 | 1 GPIA | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 0.9241 GPIA | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 0.8317 GPIA | -10.0% |
| 1992 | 0.7242 GPIA | -12.9% |
| 1993 | 0.6047 GPIA | -16.5% |
| 1994 | 1.34 GPIA | +121.3% |
| 1995 | 0.5915 GPIA | -55.8% |
| 1996 | 0.5604 GPIA | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 0.5969 GPIA | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 0.6064 GPIA | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 0.5626 GPIA | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 0.6007 GPIA | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 0.8612 GPIA | +43.4% |
| 2002 | 0.5703 GPIA | -33.8% |
| 2003 | 1.01 GPIA | +76.4% |
| 2004 | 1.36 GPIA | +35.2% |
| 2005 | 1.62 GPIA | +19.4% |
| 2006 | 1.77 GPIA | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 1.68 GPIA | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 1.56 GPIA | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 1.36 GPIA | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 1.1 GPIA | -19.2% |
| 2011 | 0.9491 GPIA | -13.9% |
| 2012 | 0.5118 GPIA | -46.1% |
| 2013 | 0.8864 GPIA | +73.2% |
| 2014 | 0.4922 GPIA | -44.5% |
| 2015 | 0.3308 GPIA | -32.8% |
| 2016 | 0.2 GPIA | -39.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0945 GPIA | -52.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0031 GPIA | -96.7% |
| 2019 | 1.36 GPIA | +44176.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.985 GPIA | 0.7329 GPIA | 1.14 GPIA | 4 |
| 1990s | 0.7341 GPIA | 0.5604 GPIA | 1.34 GPIA | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.24 GPIA | 0.5703 GPIA | 1.77 GPIA | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5935 GPIA | 0.0031 GPIA | 1.36 GPIA | 10 |
Countries ranked near North America
- 1 Uzbekistan 1.97 GPIA compare
- 2 Qatar 1.88 GPIA compare
- 3 Azerbaijan 1.79 GPIA compare
- 4 Liechtenstein 1.78 GPIA compare
More reference data data for North America
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 2.25 million number (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 2.15 million number (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, both sexes 6.07 years (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 4.41 million number (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, male 6.08 years (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, female 6.07 years (2019)
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in general 99.6% (2019)
- School life expectancy, pre-primary, both sexes 2.08 years (2019)
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity 1.27 GPIA (2019)
- Teachers in primary education, male 271,413 number (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in North America?
- Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in North America was 1.36 GPIA in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age recorded in North America?
- The highest recorded value was 1.77 GPIA in 2006.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0031 GPIA in 2018.
- How does North America rank for out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age?
- North America ranks 1st out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Adjusted Gender Parity Index (GPIA) is calculated by dividing the female value for the indicator by the male value for the indicator. If the resulting value exceeds 1, the ratio is inverted and subtracted from 2. The adjusted gender parity index is symmetrical around 1 and lies in the range 0-2. An adjusted GPI equal to 1 indicates parity between females and males. In general, a value less than 1 indicates disparity in favor of males and a value greater than 1 indicates disparity in favor of females. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute for Statistics: http://uis.unesco.org/