Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel
Israel: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 28,644 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel is 28,644, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 35.3% on the previous year and up 652.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel peaked at 28,644 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 648, in 2010.
Israel ranks 84th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15,805 | — |
| 2002 | 14,750 | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 20,504 | +39.0% |
| 2004 | 17,661 | -13.9% |
| 2005 | 18,783 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 18,441 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 14,504 | -21.3% |
| 2008 | 18,857 | +30.0% |
| 2009 | 16,706 | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 648 | -96.1% |
| 2011 | 663 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 1,320 | +99.1% |
| 2013 | 2,509 | +90.1% |
| 2014 | 3,805 | +51.7% |
| 2015 | 4,792 | +25.9% |
| 2016 | 4,981 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 7,073 | +42.0% |
| 2018 | 8,863 | +25.3% |
| 2019 | 12,899 | +45.5% |
| 2020 | 16,738 | +29.8% |
| 2021 | 16,897 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 20,217 | +19.6% |
| 2023 | 21,176 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 28,644 | +35.3% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 28,644 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 8.3× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Israel's 28,644 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,636, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,335 | 14,504 | 20,504 | 9 |
| 2010s | 4,755 | 648 | 12,899 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,734 | 16,738 | 28,644 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More education data for Israel
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 71,062 (2009)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,660 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,410 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 277,964 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 948,390 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9923 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1048 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel was 28,644 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 28,644 in 2024.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 648 in 2010.
- How does Israel rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Israel ranks 84th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 652.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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