Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 21,351 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
21,351
Change on year
down 30.5%
World rank
89th
of 204 countries
All-time high
130,769
in 2000
All-time low
11,908
in 1979
Years of data
36
1972–2024
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan stood at 21,351.
The figure is down 30.5% on the previous year and down 67.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan peaked at 130,769 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 11,908, in 1979.
That places Jordan 89th 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 Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 55,501 | — |
| 1973 | 39,317 | -29.2% |
| 1974 | 26,379 | -32.9% |
| 1975 | 18,888 | -28.4% |
| 1976 | 17,221 | -8.8% |
| 1977 | 15,822 | -8.1% |
| 1978 | 13,106 | -17.2% |
| 1979 | 11,908 | -9.1% |
| 1980 | 16,354 | +37.3% |
| 1981 | 21,404 | +30.9% |
| 1982 | 22,597 | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 38,501 | +70.4% |
| 1984 | 46,213 | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 51,167 | +10.7% |
| 1999 | 119,255 | +133.1% |
| 2000 | 130,769 | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 78,685 | -39.8% |
| 2003 | 65,418 | -16.9% |
| 2004 | 56,133 | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 55,999 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 61,355 | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 76,404 | +24.5% |
| 2008 | 99,969 | +30.8% |
| 2010 | 105,572 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 99,318 | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 96,172 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 64,646 | -32.8% |
| 2016 | 39,331 | -39.2% |
| 2017 | 23,834 | -39.4% |
| 2018 | 19,395 | -18.6% |
| 2019 | 19,756 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 17,986 | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 28,968 | +61.1% |
| 2022 | 21,339 | -26.3% |
| 2023 | 30,737 | +44.0% |
| 2024 | 21,351 | -30.5% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 21,351 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,296, 1.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 21,351 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,636, 99% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24,768 | 11,908 | 55,501 | 8 |
| 1980s | 32,706 | 16,354 | 51,167 | 6 |
| 1990s | 119,255 | 119,255 | 119,255 | 1 |
| 2000s | 78,092 | 55,999 | 130,769 | 8 |
| 2010s | 58,503 | 19,395 | 105,572 | 8 |
| 2020s | 24,076 | 17,986 | 30,737 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More education data for Jordan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 73,057 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83,712 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,149 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.12 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0966 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan was 21,351 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 130,769 in 2000.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,908 in 1979.
- How does Jordan rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 89th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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