Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Algeria
Algeria: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 78,683 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Algeria, 1973–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Algeria is 78,683, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 434.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Algeria peaked at 803,939 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 11,104, in 2020.
Algeria ranks 60th of 204 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 of primary school age, both sexes in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 803,939 | — |
| 1974 | 670,735 | -16.6% |
| 1975 | 573,640 | -14.5% |
| 1976 | 593,729 | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 682,913 | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 677,818 | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 696,716 | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 680,219 | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 689,897 | +1.4% |
| 1982 | 713,095 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 719,373 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 650,811 | -9.5% |
| 1985 | 608,684 | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 545,668 | -10.4% |
| 1987 | 485,834 | -11.0% |
| 1988 | 443,049 | -8.8% |
| 1989 | 430,641 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 459,510 | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 437,036 | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 430,810 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 494,327 | +14.7% |
| 1994 | 502,055 | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 483,683 | -3.7% |
| 1996 | 489,233 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 490,519 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 299,322 | -39.0% |
| 2000 | 234,331 | -21.7% |
| 2001 | 121,093 | -48.3% |
| 2002 | 48,953 | -59.6% |
| 2003 | 32,507 | -33.6% |
| 2004 | 35,228 | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 19,989 | -43.3% |
| 2006 | 33,290 | +66.5% |
| 2007 | 60,232 | +80.9% |
| 2008 | 43,899 | -27.1% |
| 2009 | 31,857 | -27.4% |
| 2010 | 31,550 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 24,696 | -21.7% |
| 2012 | 20,411 | -17.4% |
| 2013 | 15,282 | -25.1% |
| 2014 | 16,233 | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 14,720 | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 17,785 | +20.8% |
| 2017 | 16,519 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 30,198 | +82.8% |
| 2019 | 82,685 | +173.8% |
| 2020 | 11,104 | -86.6% |
| 2021 | 40,716 | +266.7% |
| 2022 | 101,754 | +149.9% |
| 2023 | 45,584 | -55.2% |
| 2024 | 78,645 | +72.5% |
| 2025 | 78,683 | +0.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 78,683 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,296, 3.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 78,683 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,636, 3.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Algeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +266.7% | 11,104 | 40,716 |
| 2019 | +173.8% | 30,198 | 82,685 |
| 2022 | +149.9% | 40,716 | 101,754 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 671,356 | 573,640 | 803,939 | 7 |
| 1980s | 596,727 | 430,641 | 719,373 | 10 |
| 1990s | 454,055 | 299,322 | 502,055 | 9 |
| 2000s | 66,138 | 19,989 | 234,331 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,008 | 14,720 | 82,685 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59,414 | 11,104 | 101,754 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 57 El Salvador 101,024 compare
- 58 Ecuador 86,090 compare
- 59 Lao People's Democratic Republic 82,273 compare
- 61 Cambodia 76,741 compare
- 62 Guinea-Bissau 75,097 compare
- 63 Gambia 74,577 compare
More education data for Algeria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 390,587 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 158,235 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 306,324 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 297,789 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1116 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Algeria?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Algeria was 78,683 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 803,939 in 1973.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,104 in 2020.
- How does Algeria rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Algeria ranks 60th out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 434.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release