Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Malta
Malta: Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes was 261 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Malta, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Malta stood at 261.
That represents a change of up 53.5% on the previous year and up 289.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Malta peaked at 462 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 8, in 2012.
Malta ranks 156th of 184 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 of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | — |
| 2013 | 67 | +737.5% |
| 2014 | 339 | +406.0% |
| 2015 | 462 | +36.3% |
| 2016 | 441 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 314 | -28.8% |
| 2018 | 224 | -28.7% |
| 2019 | 212 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 317 | +49.5% |
| 2021 | 229 | -27.8% |
| 2022 | 170 | -25.8% |
| 2023 | 261 | +53.5% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 261 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,970, 13% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Malta's 261 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 44,473, 1% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 258.38 | 8 | 462 | 8 |
| 2020s | 244.25 | 170 | 317 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 153 Luxembourg 363 compare
- 154 Switzerland 291 compare
- 155 Singapore 286.27 compare
- 157 Andorra 256 compare
- 158 British Virgin Islands 250 compare
- 159 Iceland 239 compare
More education data for Malta
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,664 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,949 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,626 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,424 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 27,337 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0495 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Malta?
- Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Malta was 261 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 462 in 2015.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 in 2012.
- How does Malta rank for out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes?
- Malta ranks 156th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 289.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release