Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Lithuania
Lithuania: Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both was 2,659 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Lithuania, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Lithuania is 2,659, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 68.3% on the previous year and down 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Lithuania peaked at 10,043 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1,028, in 2021.
Lithuania ranks 146th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9,755 | — |
| 2002 | 10,043 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 7,670 | -23.6% |
| 2004 | 6,282 | -18.1% |
| 2005 | 3,981 | -36.6% |
| 2006 | 2,281 | -42.7% |
| 2007 | 3,093 | +35.6% |
| 2008 | 3,932 | +27.1% |
| 2009 | 4,553 | +15.8% |
| 2010 | 3,635 | -20.2% |
| 2011 | 2,389 | -34.3% |
| 2012 | 3,260 | +36.5% |
| 2013 | 3,040 | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 3,213 | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 3,463 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 3,466 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 2,733 | -21.1% |
| 2018 | 3,078 | +12.6% |
| 2019 | 2,936 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 2,510 | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 1,028 | -59.0% |
| 2022 | 1,706 | +66.0% |
| 2023 | 1,580 | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 2,659 | +68.3% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 2,659 is below the median for high income countries, which is 13,228, 20% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 2,659 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18,354, 14% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,732 | 2,281 | 10,043 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,121 | 2,389 | 3,635 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,897 | 1,028 | 2,659 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More education data for Lithuania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,048 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 337 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,487 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,458 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 244,656 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 120,897 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4914 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0419 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Lithuania?
- Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Lithuania was 2,659 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 10,043 in 2002.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,028 in 2021.
- How does Lithuania rank for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both?
- Lithuania ranks 146th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release