Number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age in Cuba
Cuba: Number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age was 76,757 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
76,757
Change on year
up 29.7%
World rank
15th
of 35 countries
All-time high
303,540
in 1986
All-time low
58,966
in 2020
Years of data
33
1986–2023
Number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age in Cuba, 1986–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age in Cuba stood at 76,757.
The figure is up 29.7% on the previous year and up 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age in Cuba peaked at 303,540 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 58,966, in 2020.
That places Cuba 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age in Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 303,540 | — |
| 1987 | 300,940 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 262,647 | -12.7% |
| 1989 | 241,071 | -8.2% |
| 1990 | 232,984 | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 217,146 | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 215,638 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 240,144 | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 155,229 | -35.4% |
| 2000 | 133,440 | -14.0% |
| 2001 | 111,344 | -16.6% |
| 2002 | 123,892 | +11.3% |
| 2003 | 107,997 | -12.8% |
| 2004 | 108,837 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 90,566 | -16.8% |
| 2006 | 83,397 | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 91,886 | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 93,321 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 89,757 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 62,968 | -29.8% |
| 2011 | 60,139 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 72,459 | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 70,970 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 81,045 | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 98,927 | +22.1% |
| 2016 | 101,770 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 97,738 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 95,956 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 79,904 | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 58,966 | -26.2% |
| 2021 | 61,074 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 59,165 | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 76,757 | +29.7% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 76,757 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 17,707, 4.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 76,757 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 93,390, 82% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 277,050 | 241,071 | 303,540 | 4 |
| 1990s | 212,228 | 155,229 | 240,144 | 5 |
| 2000s | 103,444 | 83,397 | 133,440 | 10 |
| 2010s | 82,188 | 60,139 | 101,770 | 10 |
| 2020s | 63,990 | 58,966 | 76,757 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More education data for Cuba
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,635 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 162,406 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 662,491 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 698,052 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0636 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age in Cuba?
- Number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age in Cuba was 76,757 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 303,540 in 1986.
- What is the lowest number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 58,966 in 2020.
- How does Cuba rank for number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age?
- Cuba ranks 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age (UNESCO). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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