Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female was 84,308 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female in United Kingdom, 2000–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female in United Kingdom is 84,308, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 21.5% on the previous year and up 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female in United Kingdom peaked at 168,049 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 14,146, in 2014.
United Kingdom ranks 64th of 175 countries on this measure, 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, female in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 128,916 | — |
| 2001 | 120,300 | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 81,432 | -32.3% |
| 2003 | 71,418 | -12.3% |
| 2004 | 30,947 | -56.7% |
| 2005 | 38,161 | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 119,680 | +213.6% |
| 2007 | 143,263 | +19.7% |
| 2008 | 123,190 | -14.0% |
| 2009 | 91,807 | -25.5% |
| 2010 | 63,560 | -30.8% |
| 2011 | 124,169 | +95.4% |
| 2012 | 168,049 | +35.3% |
| 2013 | 63,969 | -61.9% |
| 2014 | 14,146 | -77.9% |
| 2015 | 16,452 | +16.3% |
| 2017 | 29,791 | +81.1% |
| 2018 | 60,348 | +102.6% |
| 2019 | 69,857 | +15.8% |
| 2020 | 70,447 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 60,957 | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 69,402 | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 84,308 | +21.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 84,308 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,511, 12.9× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 84,308 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,653, 8.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 94,911 | 30,947 | 143,263 | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,816 | 14,146 | 168,049 | 9 |
| 2020s | 71,278 | 60,957 | 84,308 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More education data for United Kingdom
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 388,714 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 830,495 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 790,556 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0111 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.071 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female in United Kingdom?
- Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female in United Kingdom was 84,308 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 168,049 in 2012.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,146 in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female?
- United Kingdom ranks 64th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, female rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release