Children out of school in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: Children out of school was 0.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.5%
Change on year
down 20.6%
World rank
174th
of 196 countries
All-time high
8.4%
in 2010
All-time low
0.2%
in 2014
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Children out of school in Republic of Moldova, 2010–2024

024682010201720242010: 8.4 % of primary school age2011: 8.1 % of primary school age2012: 8.1 % of primary school age2013: 7.9 % of primary school age2014: 0.205 % of primary school age2015: 0.445 % of primary school age2016: 0.615 % of primary school age2017: 0.641 % of primary school age2018: 0.646 % of primary school age2019: 1.9 % of primary school age2020: 0.797 % of primary school age2021: 0.336 % of primary school age2022: 0.432 % of primary school age2023: 0.583 % of primary school age2024: 0.463 % of primary school age

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of primary school age.

Analysis

The most recent figure for children out of school in Republic of Moldova is 0.5%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.6% on the previous year and up 126.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children out of school in Republic of Moldova peaked at 8.4% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2014.

That places Republic of Moldova 174th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Children out of school in Republic of Moldova, year by year

Annual values for Children out of school (% of primary school age) in Republic of Moldova, 2010 to 2024.
Year % of primary school age Change
2010 8.4%
2011 8.1% -4.5%
2012 8.1% +0.3%
2013 7.9% -2.1%
2014 0.2% -97.4%
2015 0.4% +117.2%
2016 0.6% +38.2%
2017 0.6% +4.3%
2018 0.6% +0.7%
2019 1.9% +198.7%
2020 0.8% -58.7%
2021 0.3% -57.9%
2022 0.4% +28.9%
2023 0.6% +34.7%
2024 0.5% -20.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.7% 0.2% 8.4% 10
2020s 0.5% 0.3% 0.8% 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova

  1. 171 Portugal 0.5% compare
  2. 172 Albania 0.5% compare
  3. 173 Morocco 0.5% compare
  4. 175 Cyprus 0.4% compare
  5. 176 Mexico 0.4% compare
  6. 177 Germany 0.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is children out of school in Republic of Moldova?
Children out of school in Republic of Moldova was 0.5% in 2024, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest children out of school recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 8.4% in 2010.
What is the lowest children out of school recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2014.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for children out of school?
Republic of Moldova ranks 174th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is children out of school rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 126.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Children out of school (% of primary school age). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Children out of school (% of primary school age)
Unit
% of primary school age
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
201 places, 4,722 data points, 1970–2025
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Children out of school are the percentage of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in primary or secondary school. Children in the official primary age group that are in preprimary education should be considered out of school.