New Caledonia: Primary school enrollment

The latest value from 1994 is 116.01 percent, a decline from 116.35 percent in 1993. In comparison, the world average is 94.86 percent, based on data from 112 countries. Historically, the average for New Caledonia from 1982 to 1994 is 120.05 percent. The minimum value, 114.34 percent, was reached in 1986 while the maximum of 134.72 percent was recorded in 1982. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The primary school enrollment can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students because of early or late school entrance and grade repetition.

Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.