North Macedonia vs Sweden: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes
North Macedonia
4,151
in 2023
Sweden
4,270
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
135th
Sweden rank
132nd
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes over time
- North Macedonia
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 4,270 against 4,151 in North Macedonia, a difference of 119.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Sweden ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 135th and Sweden ranks 132nd of 204 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,989 | 2,322 | 333 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 3,680 | 4,627 | 947.38 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 5,971 | 4,100 | 1,870 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes, North Macedonia or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 4,270 against 4,151 in North Macedonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes between North Macedonia and Sweden?
- 119, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Sweden?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do North Macedonia and Sweden rank globally for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- North Macedonia ranks 135th and Sweden ranks 132nd of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release