Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Uruguay
Uruguay: Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes was 2,102 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Uruguay, 1984–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Uruguay stood at 2,102.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.3% on the previous year and down 91.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Uruguay peaked at 26,118 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1984.
That places Uruguay 128th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 13,484 | — |
| 2008 | 16,712 | +23.9% |
| 2009 | 18,847 | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 26,118 | +38.6% |
| 2012 | 25,270 | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 12,410 | -50.9% |
| 2015 | 2,326 | -81.3% |
| 2016 | 5,668 | +143.7% |
| 2017 | 3,221 | -43.2% |
| 2019 | 1,755 | -45.5% |
| 2020 | 3,102 | +76.8% |
| 2021 | 4,503 | +45.1% |
| 2022 | 2,973 | -34.0% |
| 2023 | 2,102 | -29.3% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 2,102 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,970, 1.1× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 2,102 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 16,174, 13% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 16,348 | 13,484 | 18,847 | 3 |
| 2010s | 10,967 | 1,755 | 26,118 | 7 |
| 2020s | 3,170 | 2,102 | 4,503 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More education data for Uruguay
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 25,390 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,520 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 57,513 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,922 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 337,808 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 287,527 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0849 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Uruguay?
- Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Uruguay was 2,102 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 26,118 in 2011.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1984.
- How does Uruguay rank for out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes?
- Uruguay ranks 128th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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