Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both was 12,129 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Republic of Moldova, 2010–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Republic of Moldova stood at 12,129.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Republic of Moldova peaked at 68,041 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 11,428, in 2022.
That places Republic of Moldova 124th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68,041 | — |
| 2011 | 67,835 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 62,960 | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 62,123 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 19,976 | -67.8% |
| 2015 | 17,757 | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 15,444 | -13.0% |
| 2017 | 21,846 | +41.5% |
| 2018 | 19,484 | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 19,285 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 15,771 | -18.2% |
| 2021 | 13,936 | -11.6% |
| 2022 | 11,428 | -18.0% |
| 2023 | 12,648 | +10.7% |
| 2024 | 12,129 | -4.1% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 12,129 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 60,710, 20% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 12,129 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18,354, 66% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37,475 | 15,444 | 68,041 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,182 | 11,428 | 15,771 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
More education data for Republic of Moldova
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0569 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Republic of Moldova?
- Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Republic of Moldova was 12,129 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 Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 68,041 in 2010.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,428 in 2022.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 124th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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