Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary
Hungary: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 10,500 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary is 10,500, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 31.5% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary peaked at 15,293 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 94, in 2003.
That places Hungary 108th 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7,147 | — |
| 2002 | 616 | -91.4% |
| 2003 | 94 | -84.7% |
| 2004 | 172 | +83.0% |
| 2005 | 369 | +114.5% |
| 2006 | 663 | +79.7% |
| 2007 | 1,730 | +160.9% |
| 2008 | 3,410 | +97.1% |
| 2009 | 6,362 | +86.6% |
| 2010 | 8,025 | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 9,217 | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 6,430 | -30.2% |
| 2013 | 9,503 | +47.8% |
| 2014 | 12,624 | +32.8% |
| 2015 | 14,071 | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 15,293 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 13,903 | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 11,064 | -20.4% |
| 2019 | 9,570 | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 8,579 | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 6,734 | -21.5% |
| 2022 | 6,191 | -8.1% |
| 2023 | 7,985 | +29.0% |
| 2024 | 10,500 | +31.5% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 10,500 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 3.0× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 10,500 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,151, 2.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,285 | 94 | 7,147 | 9 |
| 2010s | 10,970 | 6,430 | 15,293 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,998 | 6,191 | 10,500 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 105 Timor-Leste 13,085 compare
- 106 Sierra Leone 12,746 compare
- 107 Suriname 10,697 compare
- 109 New Zealand 10,396 compare
- 110 Ireland 10,313 compare
- 111 Jamaica 9,419 compare
More education data for Hungary
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0402 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary was 10,500 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 15,293 in 2016.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 94 in 2003.
- How does Hungary rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Hungary ranks 108th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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