Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Israel
Israel: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 39,435 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Israel, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Israel stood at 39,435. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 78.6% on the previous year and up 611.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Israel peaked at 39,435 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,513, in 2010.
Israel ranks 86th of 181 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 and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17,485 | — |
| 2002 | 16,416 | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 23,692 | +44.3% |
| 2004 | 20,217 | -14.7% |
| 2005 | 21,014 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 21,647 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 19,926 | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 28,387 | +42.5% |
| 2009 | 26,337 | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 1,513 | -94.3% |
| 2011 | 1,705 | +12.7% |
| 2012 | 2,390 | +40.2% |
| 2013 | 4,308 | +80.3% |
| 2014 | 5,543 | +28.7% |
| 2015 | 5,957 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 5,105 | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 9,785 | +91.7% |
| 2018 | 16,844 | +72.1% |
| 2019 | 22,817 | +35.5% |
| 2020 | 23,452 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 18,792 | -19.9% |
| 2022 | 21,526 | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 22,080 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 39,435 | +78.6% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 39,435 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,064, 6.5× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Israel's 39,435 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 87,248, 45% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21,680 | 16,416 | 28,387 | 9 |
| 2010s | 7,597 | 1,513 | 22,817 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,057 | 18,792 | 39,435 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 83 Comoros 43,753 compare
- 84 Korea 41,500 compare
- 85 Kyrgyzstan 39,598 compare
- 87 Puerto Rico 37,959 compare
- 88 Costa Rica 36,980 compare
- 89 Chile 36,959 compare
More education data for Israel
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 71,062 (2009)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,660 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,410 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 277,964 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 948,390 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9923 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1048 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Israel?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Israel was 39,435 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 39,435 in 2024.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,513 in 2010.
- How does Israel rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- Israel ranks 86th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 611.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower 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