Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland
Ireland: Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and was 11,300 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland, 2001–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland is 11,300, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 81.5% on the previous year and up 364.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland peaked at 20,296 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1,354, in 2016.
Ireland ranks 127th 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 20,296 | — |
| 2002 | 18,850 | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 14,816 | -21.4% |
| 2004 | 10,904 | -26.4% |
| 2005 | 10,388 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 13,801 | +32.9% |
| 2007 | 8,184 | -40.7% |
| 2008 | 10,753 | +31.4% |
| 2009 | 8,606 | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 5,091 | -40.8% |
| 2011 | 4,329 | -15.0% |
| 2012 | 2,435 | -43.8% |
| 2014 | 1,848 | -24.1% |
| 2015 | 1,880 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 1,354 | -28.0% |
| 2017 | 2,061 | +52.2% |
| 2018 | 3,777 | +83.3% |
| 2019 | 5,313 | +40.7% |
| 2020 | 4,689 | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 6,225 | +32.8% |
| 2022 | 11,300 | +81.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 11,300 is below the median for high income countries, which is 17,025, 66% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 11,300 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,477, 46% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12,955 | 8,184 | 20,296 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,121 | 1,354 | 5,313 | 9 |
| 2020s | 7,405 | 4,689 | 11,300 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland?
- Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland was 11,300 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 20,296 in 2001.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,354 in 2016.
- How does Ireland rank for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and?
- Ireland ranks 127th out of 178 countries with data for 2022.
- Is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 364.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release