Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Kuwait
Kuwait: Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and was 108,455 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Kuwait, 1996–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Kuwait is 108,455, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 455.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Kuwait peaked at 112,614 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 16,853, in 2007.
Kuwait ranks 65th 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 38,337 | — |
| 1999 | 47,907 | +25.0% |
| 2000 | 43,975 | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 39,566 | -10.0% |
| 2007 | 16,853 | -57.4% |
| 2010 | 18,865 | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 19,537 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 22,688 | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 28,654 | +26.3% |
| 2014 | 34,803 | +21.5% |
| 2015 | 35,077 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 53,641 | +52.9% |
| 2017 | 65,768 | +22.6% |
| 2018 | 83,599 | +27.1% |
| 2019 | 112,614 | +34.7% |
| 2020 | 101,659 | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 108,455 | +6.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 108,455 is above the median for high income countries, which is 12,227, 8.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 108,455 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 103,718, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43,122 | 38,337 | 47,907 | 2 |
| 2000s | 33,465 | 16,853 | 43,975 | 3 |
| 2010s | 47,525 | 18,865 | 112,614 | 10 |
| 2020s | 105,057 | 101,659 | 108,455 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0608 units per person (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Kuwait?
- Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Kuwait was 108,455 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 112,614 in 2019.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,853 in 2007.
- How does Kuwait rank for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and?
- Kuwait ranks 65th out of 171 countries with data for 2021.
- Is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 455.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release