Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and was 12,717 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Republic of Moldova, 2010–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Republic of Moldova is 12,717, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 37.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Republic of Moldova peaked at 80,795 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 11,986, in 2022.
Republic of Moldova ranks 126th 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 Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80,795 | — |
| 2011 | 79,775 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 74,878 | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 73,813 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 20,240 | -72.6% |
| 2015 | 18,340 | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 16,255 | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 22,708 | +39.7% |
| 2018 | 20,360 | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 21,848 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 16,812 | -23.1% |
| 2021 | 14,367 | -14.5% |
| 2022 | 11,986 | -16.6% |
| 2023 | 13,397 | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 12,717 | -5.1% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 12,717 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 71,516, 18% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 12,717 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,477, 52% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Republic of Moldova 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -72.6% | 73,813 | 20,240 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42,901 | 16,255 | 80,795 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,856 | 11,986 | 16,812 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
More education data for Republic of Moldova
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0569 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Republic of Moldova?
- Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Republic of Moldova was 12,717 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 80,795 in 2010.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,986 in 2022.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 126th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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