Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Belgium
Belgium: Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and was 12,733 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Belgium, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Belgium is 12,733, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 17.7% on the previous year and up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Belgium peaked at 14,263 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,049, in 2002.
Belgium ranks 109th of 171 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 Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,372 | — |
| 2002 | 1,049 | -23.5% |
| 2003 | 1,451 | +38.3% |
| 2004 | 2,194 | +51.2% |
| 2005 | 2,295 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 3,421 | +49.1% |
| 2007 | 4,067 | +18.9% |
| 2008 | 4,931 | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 5,730 | +16.2% |
| 2010 | 6,241 | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 11,036 | +76.8% |
| 2012 | 9,097 | -17.6% |
| 2013 | 10,311 | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 12,915 | +25.3% |
| 2015 | 14,058 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 14,263 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 9,005 | -36.9% |
| 2018 | 8,818 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 9,608 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 8,697 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 10,181 | +17.1% |
| 2022 | 10,821 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 12,733 | +17.7% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 12,733 is above the median for high income countries, which is 9,449, 1.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 12,733 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12,733, 1.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,946 | 1,049 | 5,730 | 9 |
| 2010s | 10,535 | 6,241 | 14,263 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,608 | 8,697 | 12,733 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More education data for Belgium
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 137,795 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 17,384 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 221,494 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 210,503 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.18 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 814,388 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1356 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0691 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Belgium?
- Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Belgium was 12,733 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 14,263 in 2016.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,049 in 2002.
- How does Belgium rank for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and?
- Belgium ranks 109th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release