Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes was 12,852 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria is 12,852, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 257.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria peaked at 15,149 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,498, in 2005.
That places Bulgaria 96th out of 184 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 of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6,321 | — |
| 2002 | 2,771 | -56.2% |
| 2003 | 2,259 | -18.5% |
| 2004 | 1,777 | -21.3% |
| 2005 | 1,498 | -15.7% |
| 2006 | 4,022 | +168.5% |
| 2007 | 4,078 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 9,020 | +121.2% |
| 2009 | 9,275 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 8,652 | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 11,614 | +34.2% |
| 2012 | 15,149 | +30.4% |
| 2013 | 5,151 | -66.0% |
| 2014 | 3,598 | -30.1% |
| 2015 | 2,689 | -25.3% |
| 2016 | 3,267 | +21.5% |
| 2017 | 5,888 | +80.2% |
| 2018 | 4,567 | -22.4% |
| 2019 | 5,383 | +17.9% |
| 2020 | 5,141 | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 7,642 | +48.6% |
| 2022 | 10,741 | +40.6% |
| 2023 | 12,019 | +11.9% |
| 2024 | 12,852 | +6.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 12,852 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,970, 6.5× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 12,852 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,229, 4.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,558 | 1,498 | 9,275 | 9 |
| 2010s | 6,596 | 2,689 | 15,149 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,679 | 5,141 | 12,852 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More education data for Bulgaria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria?
- Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria was 12,852 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 15,149 in 2012.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,498 in 2005.
- How does Bulgaria rank for out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 96th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 257.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release