Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Sweden
Sweden: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 2,952 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Sweden, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Sweden is 2,952, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 33.4% on the previous year and down 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Sweden peaked at 13,588 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,090, in 2004.
That places Sweden 129th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3,386 | — |
| 2002 | 2,891 | -14.6% |
| 2003 | 2,614 | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 1,090 | -58.3% |
| 2005 | 2,444 | +124.2% |
| 2006 | 4,598 | +88.1% |
| 2007 | 4,507 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 4,061 | -9.9% |
| 2009 | 5,989 | +47.5% |
| 2010 | 6,989 | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 13,588 | +94.4% |
| 2012 | 5,168 | -62.0% |
| 2013 | 3,945 | -23.7% |
| 2014 | 5,984 | +51.7% |
| 2015 | 3,719 | -37.9% |
| 2016 | 1,184 | -68.2% |
| 2018 | 1,721 | +45.4% |
| 2019 | 3,719 | +116.1% |
| 2020 | 3,485 | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 2,532 | -27.3% |
| 2022 | 2,989 | +18.0% |
| 2023 | 2,213 | -26.0% |
| 2024 | 2,952 | +33.4% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 2,952 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,882, 76% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 2,952 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,329, 68% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,509 | 1,090 | 5,989 | 9 |
| 2010s | 5,113 | 1,184 | 13,588 | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,834 | 2,213 | 3,485 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More education data for Sweden
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 77,813 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,302 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 235,975 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 222,360 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 987,895 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 859,847 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8572 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0814 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Sweden?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Sweden was 2,952 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 13,588 in 2011.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,090 in 2004.
- How does Sweden rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- Sweden ranks 129th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release