Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Guyana
Guyana: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 17,362 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Guyana, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 17,362 for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in 2023. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 12.2% on the previous year and up 5,873.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Guyana peaked at 17,362 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 290.66, in 2012.
That places Guyana 101st out of 204 countries with data for 2023, 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 15,632 | — |
| 1972 | 15,736 | +0.7% |
| 1974 | 14,434 | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 16,670 | +15.5% |
| 1977 | 7,447 | -55.3% |
| 1979 | 9,745 | +30.9% |
| 1982 | 11,621 | +19.3% |
| 1991 | 8,264 | -28.9% |
| 1992 | 9,899 | +19.8% |
| 1993 | 11,007 | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 9,282 | -15.7% |
| 1996 | 12,190 | +31.3% |
| 2003 | 9,473 | -22.3% |
| 2008 | 675 | -92.9% |
| 2009 | 5,425 | +703.7% |
| 2010 | 523.33 | -90.4% |
| 2011 | 325 | -37.9% |
| 2012 | 290.66 | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 13,008 | +4375.3% |
| 2021 | 15,473 | +18.9% |
| 2023 | 17,362 | +12.2% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 17,362 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 5.0× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 17,362 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,029, 1.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Guyana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4375.3% | 290.66 | 13,008 |
| 2009 | +703.7% | 675 | 5,425 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,277 | 7,447 | 16,670 | 6 |
| 1980s | 11,621 | 11,621 | 11,621 | 1 |
| 1990s | 10,128 | 8,264 | 12,190 | 5 |
| 2000s | 5,191 | 675 | 9,473 | 3 |
| 2010s | 379.66 | 290.66 | 523.33 | 3 |
| 2020s | 15,281 | 13,008 | 17,362 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 98 Uzbekistan 18,501 compare
- 99 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 17,643 compare
- 100 Saudi Arabia 17,458 compare
- 102 Bulgaria 14,529 compare
- 103 Tunisia 14,015 compare
- 104 Belgium 13,226 compare
More education data for Guyana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Guyana?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Guyana was 17,362 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 17,362 in 2023.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 290.66 in 2012.
- How does Guyana rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Guyana ranks 101st out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,873.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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