Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Argentina
Argentina: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 32,816 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
32,816
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
80th
of 204 countries
All-time high
193,529
in 1991
All-time low
0
in 1997
Years of data
32
1970–2023
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Argentina, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Argentina is 32,816, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 1,029.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Argentina peaked at 193,529 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1997.
Argentina ranks 80th 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 Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 173,980 | — |
| 1974 | 93,675 | -46.2% |
| 1975 | 107,895 | +15.2% |
| 1987 | 107,691 | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 193,529 | +79.7% |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 30,193 | — |
| 1999 | 35,109 | +16.3% |
| 2000 | 22,781 | -35.1% |
| 2001 | 24,889 | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 24,713 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 21,610 | -12.6% |
| 2004 | 5,289 | -75.5% |
| 2005 | 11,996 | +126.8% |
| 2006 | 18,596 | +55.0% |
| 2007 | 23,454 | +26.1% |
| 2008 | 20,253 | -13.6% |
| 2009 | 19,173 | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 7,168 | -62.6% |
| 2011 | 396.19 | -94.5% |
| 2012 | 872.94 | +120.3% |
| 2013 | 2,905 | +232.8% |
| 2014 | 8,451 | +190.9% |
| 2015 | 13,403 | +58.6% |
| 2016 | 21,994 | +64.1% |
| 2017 | 25,168 | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 27,973 | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 27,220 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 36,813 | +35.2% |
| 2021 | 35,402 | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 33,514 | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 32,816 | -2.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 32,816 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,296, 1.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 32,816 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,029, 2.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 125,183 | 93,675 | 173,980 | 3 |
| 1980s | 107,691 | 107,691 | 107,691 | 1 |
| 1990s | 64,708 | 0 | 193,529 | 4 |
| 2000s | 19,275 | 5,289 | 24,889 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,555 | 396.19 | 27,973 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,636 | 32,816 | 36,813 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More education data for Argentina
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1006 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Argentina?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Argentina was 32,816 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 193,529 in 1991.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1997.
- How does Argentina rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 80th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,029.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release