Hong Kong vs United Kingdom: Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry
Hong Kong
376.71
in 2024
United Kingdom
344
in 2023
Hong Kong rank
146th
United Kingdom rank
148th
Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry over time
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 376.71 against 344 in United Kingdom, a difference of 32.71.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Hong Kong ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 146th and United Kingdom ranks 148th of 180 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,235 | 34,836 | 33,602 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 805.76 | 14,262 | 13,456 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 531.81 | 801.25 | 269.44 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry, Hong Kong or United Kingdom?
- Hong Kong, at 376.71 against 344 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry between Hong Kong and United Kingdom?
- 32.71, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and United Kingdom?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong and United Kingdom rank globally for out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry?
- Hong Kong ranks 146th and United Kingdom ranks 148th of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry 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