Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 14,529 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria is 14,529, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 71.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria peaked at 14,529 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 168, in 2008.
That places Bulgaria 102nd out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5,572 | — |
| 2002 | 1,172 | -79.0% |
| 2003 | 1,123 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 1,122 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 309 | -72.5% |
| 2006 | 412 | +33.3% |
| 2007 | 179 | -56.6% |
| 2008 | 168 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 2,682 | +1496.4% |
| 2010 | 2,171 | -19.1% |
| 2011 | 3,740 | +72.3% |
| 2012 | 6,304 | +68.6% |
| 2013 | 9,500 | +50.7% |
| 2014 | 8,486 | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 7,892 | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 8,978 | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 9,580 | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 10,952 | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 11,136 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 10,835 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 12,534 | +15.7% |
| 2022 | 12,899 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 13,937 | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 14,529 | +4.2% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 14,529 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 4.2× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 14,529 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,151, 3.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1496.4% | 168 | 2,682 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,415 | 168 | 5,572 | 9 |
| 2010s | 7,874 | 2,171 | 11,136 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,947 | 10,835 | 14,529 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 99 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 17,643 compare
- 100 Saudi Arabia 17,458 compare
- 101 Guyana 17,362 compare
- 103 Tunisia 14,015 compare
- 104 Belgium 13,226 compare
- 105 Timor-Leste 13,085 compare
More education data for Bulgaria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria was 14,529 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 14,529 in 2024.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 168 in 2008.
- How does Bulgaria rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 102nd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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