Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Iraq
Iraq: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 371,878 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Iraq, 1975–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Iraq is 371,878, measured in 2007.
The figure is down 29.5% on the previous year and down 30.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Iraq peaked at 561,403 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 58,565, in 1980.
Iraq ranks 25th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 299,620 | — |
| 1976 | 195,874 | -34.6% |
| 1977 | 199,346 | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 178,354 | -10.5% |
| 1979 | 70,891 | -60.3% |
| 1980 | 58,565 | -17.4% |
| 1981 | 118,438 | +102.2% |
| 1985 | 241,431 | +103.8% |
| 1987 | 226,979 | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 244,998 | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 238,666 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 460,548 | +93.0% |
| 1999 | 532,685 | +15.7% |
| 2000 | 561,403 | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 541,341 | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 527,307 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 371,878 | -29.5% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 371,878 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 22,713, 16.4× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 371,878 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 53,433, 7.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 188,817 | 70,891 | 299,620 | 5 |
| 1980s | 188,180 | 58,565 | 244,998 | 6 |
| 1990s | 496,616 | 460,548 | 532,685 | 2 |
| 2000s | 500,482 | 371,878 | 561,403 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Iraq?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Iraq was 371,878 in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 561,403 in 2000.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 58,565 in 1980.
- How does Iraq rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- Iraq ranks 25th out of 170 countries with data for 2007.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release