Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes was 1,041 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong stood at 1,041.
The figure is down 44.9% on the previous year and down 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong peaked at 20,727 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 736.6, in 2015.
That places Hong Kong 142nd out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 19,544 | — |
| 2002 | 17,200 | -12.0% |
| 2003 | 20,727 | +20.5% |
| 2004 | 14,936 | -27.9% |
| 2005 | 17,403 | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 11,353 | -34.8% |
| 2007 | 11,293 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 10,121 | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 10,979 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 9,741 | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 6,176 | -36.6% |
| 2012 | 2,798 | -54.7% |
| 2013 | 2,244 | -19.8% |
| 2014 | 1,412 | -37.1% |
| 2015 | 736.6 | -47.8% |
| 2016 | 1,426 | +93.6% |
| 2017 | 6,405 | +349.2% |
| 2018 | 2,194 | -65.7% |
| 2019 | 4,152 | +89.3% |
| 2020 | 6,007 | +44.7% |
| 2021 | 9,843 | +63.9% |
| 2022 | 2,050 | -79.2% |
| 2023 | 1,888 | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 1,041 | -44.9% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 1,041 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,970, 53% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 1,041 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,268, 24% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +349.2% | 1,426 | 6,405 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14,840 | 10,121 | 20,727 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,728 | 736.6 | 9,741 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,166 | 1,041 | 9,843 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 139 Estonia 1,291 compare
- 140 Sao Tome and Principe 1,246 compare
- 141 Micronesia (country) 1,094 compare
- 143 Trinidad and Tobago 1,015 compare
- 144 Japan 960 compare
- 145 Slovenia 938 compare
More education data for Hong Kong
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong?
- Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong was 1,041 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 20,727 in 2003.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 736.6 in 2015.
- How does Hong Kong rank for out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes?
- Hong Kong ranks 142nd out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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