Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 588 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, 2010–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Republic of Moldova stood at 588.
That represents a change of down 21.5% on the previous year and up 122.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Republic of Moldova peaked at 12,754 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 263.77, in 2014.
That places Republic of Moldova 171st out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,754 | — |
| 2011 | 11,940 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 11,918 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 11,690 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 263.77 | -97.7% |
| 2015 | 582.75 | +120.9% |
| 2016 | 810.84 | +39.1% |
| 2017 | 861.46 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 875.77 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 2,563 | +192.7% |
| 2020 | 1,041 | -59.4% |
| 2021 | 431.6 | -58.5% |
| 2022 | 557.68 | +29.2% |
| 2023 | 749.51 | +34.4% |
| 2024 | 588 | -21.5% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 588 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,296, 3% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 588 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,151, 14% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,426 | 263.77 | 12,754 | 10 |
| 2020s | 673.5 | 431.6 | 1,041 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
More education data for Republic of Moldova
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0569 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Republic of Moldova?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Republic of Moldova was 588 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 12,754 in 2010.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 263.77 in 2014.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 171st out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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