Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 1,438 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Brunei Darussalam, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Brunei Darussalam is 1,438, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 517.4% on the previous year and up 200.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Brunei Darussalam peaked at 5,143 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 232.9, in 2023.
That places Brunei Darussalam 154th out of 204 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 of primary school age, both sexes in Brunei Darussalam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 2,218 | — |
| 1978 | 1,696 | -23.5% |
| 1979 | 3,986 | +135.0% |
| 1980 | 3,743 | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 4,666 | +24.7% |
| 1982 | 5,143 | +10.2% |
| 1983 | 4,563 | -11.3% |
| 1984 | 4,222 | -7.5% |
| 1986 | 3,438 | -18.6% |
| 1991 | 1,951 | -43.3% |
| 1992 | 2,047 | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 1,488 | -27.3% |
| 1994 | 1,862 | +25.1% |
| 1995 | 1,248 | -33.0% |
| 2011 | 1,239 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 638.28 | -48.5% |
| 2013 | 866.05 | +35.7% |
| 2014 | 479.08 | -44.7% |
| 2015 | 295.29 | -38.4% |
| 2016 | 627.13 | +112.4% |
| 2017 | 597.52 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 615.16 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 573.71 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 422.65 | -26.3% |
| 2021 | 700.86 | +65.8% |
| 2022 | 371.36 | -47.0% |
| 2023 | 232.9 | -37.3% |
| 2024 | 1,438 | +517.4% |
Brunei Darussalam compared with similar countries
- Brunei Darussalam's 1,438 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 42% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Brunei Darussalam's 1,438 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,225, 34% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Brunei Darussalam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +517.4% | 232.9 | 1,438 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,633 | 1,696 | 3,986 | 3 |
| 1980s | 4,296 | 3,438 | 5,143 | 6 |
| 1990s | 1,719 | 1,248 | 2,047 | 5 |
| 2010s | 659.04 | 295.29 | 1,239 | 9 |
| 2020s | 633.15 | 232.9 | 1,438 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brunei Darussalam
More education data for Brunei Darussalam
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,040 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 66 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,407 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,068 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 40,924 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,751 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0816 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Brunei Darussalam?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Brunei Darussalam was 1,438 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The highest recorded value was 5,143 in 1982.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The lowest recorded value was 232.9 in 2023.
- How does Brunei Darussalam rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 154th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Brunei Darussalam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei Darussalam 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