Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Comoros
Comoros: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 21,743 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Comoros, 1983–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Comoros is 21,743, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 226.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Comoros peaked at 45,952 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 5,255, in 2013.
Comoros ranks 88th 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 Comoros, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 15,470 | — |
| 1986 | 18,524 | +19.7% |
| 1987 | 23,732 | +28.1% |
| 1994 | 31,806 | +34.0% |
| 1999 | 45,952 | +44.5% |
| 2000 | 39,337 | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 28,374 | -27.9% |
| 2013 | 5,255 | -81.5% |
| 2014 | 6,657 | +26.7% |
| 2017 | 10,145 | +52.4% |
| 2018 | 13,856 | +36.6% |
| 2021 | 30,906 | +123.1% |
| 2022 | 23,822 | -22.9% |
| 2024 | 21,743 | -8.7% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 21,743 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 76,741, 28% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 21,743 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 224,299, 10% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19,242 | 15,470 | 23,732 | 3 |
| 1990s | 38,879 | 31,806 | 45,952 | 2 |
| 2000s | 33,856 | 28,374 | 39,337 | 2 |
| 2010s | 8,978 | 5,255 | 13,856 | 4 |
| 2020s | 25,490 | 21,743 | 30,906 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
More education data for Comoros
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,728 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,170 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,525 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,620 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,764 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 102,152 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 14.41 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1179 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Comoros?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Comoros was 21,743 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 45,952 in 1999.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,255 in 2013.
- How does Comoros rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Comoros ranks 88th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 226.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros 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