Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Portugal
Portugal: Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both was 1,831 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Portugal, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Portugal is 1,831, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 39.7% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Portugal peaked at 72,201 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1,421, in 2019.
Portugal ranks 151st 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 72,201 | — |
| 2002 | 71,548 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 65,826 | -8.0% |
| 2005 | 63,433 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 66,097 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 4,599 | -93.0% |
| 2014 | 1,430 | -68.9% |
| 2015 | 3,409 | +138.4% |
| 2016 | 8,535 | +150.4% |
| 2017 | 7,651 | -10.4% |
| 2018 | 5,506 | -28.0% |
| 2019 | 1,421 | -74.2% |
| 2020 | 2,874 | +102.3% |
| 2021 | 3,306 | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 3,035 | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 1,831 | -39.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1,831 is below the median for high income countries, which is 13,228, 14% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1,831 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18,354, 10% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 67,821 | 63,433 | 72,201 | 5 |
| 2010s | 4,650 | 1,421 | 8,535 | 7 |
| 2020s | 2,762 | 1,831 | 3,306 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Portugal?
- Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Portugal was 1,831 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 72,201 in 2001.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,421 in 2019.
- How does Portugal rank for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both?
- Portugal ranks 151st out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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