How does Sint Maarten (Dutch part) rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?

In 2025, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranked #15 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).

How does Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?

The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 40.

Sint Maarten (Dutch part): Compulsory education, duration (years)

Name: Sint Maarten (Dutch part): Compulsory education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s Compulsory education, duration (years) was 14.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 10.04 . Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks #15 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 40.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 14.00; 2007
Trough: 12.00; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Compulsory education, duration (years)
2025	14.0000
2024	14.0000
2023	14.0000
2022	14.0000
2021	14.0000
2020	14.0000
2019	14.0000
2018	14.0000
2017	14.0000
2016	14.0000

About Compulsory education, duration (years)

Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

Indicator code: SE.COM.DURS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s Compulsory education, duration (years) was 14.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Sint Maarten (Dutch part) rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranked #15 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).
How does Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 40.
What is Compulsory education, duration (years) and how is it measured?: Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS), CC BY 4.0.