Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Greece
Greece: Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and was 14,991 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Greece, 2000–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Greece stood at 14,991.
That represents a change of up 56.9% on the previous year and down 61.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Greece peaked at 142,579 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 9,557, in 2022.
Greece ranks 123rd of 178 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 children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 78,094 | — |
| 2001 | 61,862 | -20.8% |
| 2002 | 142,579 | +130.5% |
| 2003 | 140,295 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 126,984 | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 83,313 | -34.4% |
| 2006 | 87,242 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 94,840 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 25,653 | -73.0% |
| 2013 | 38,670 | +50.7% |
| 2014 | 58,276 | +50.7% |
| 2015 | 45,373 | -22.1% |
| 2016 | 41,740 | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 47,376 | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 54,204 | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 40,642 | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 61,198 | +50.6% |
| 2021 | 53,523 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 9,557 | -82.1% |
| 2023 | 14,991 | +56.9% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 14,991 is below the median for high income countries, which is 17,025, 88% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Greece's 14,991 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,477, 61% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 101,901 | 61,862 | 142,579 | 8 |
| 2010s | 43,992 | 25,653 | 58,276 | 8 |
| 2020s | 34,817 | 9,557 | 61,198 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More education data for Greece
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,575 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 90,546 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,794 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 687,813 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 578,574 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0556 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Greece?
- Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Greece was 14,991 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 142,579 in 2002.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,557 in 2022.
- How does Greece rank for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and?
- Greece ranks 123rd out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release