Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Myanmar
Myanmar: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 65,967 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Myanmar, 1971–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2010, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Myanmar stood at 65,967. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of down 16.7% on the previous year and down 80.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Myanmar peaked at 1.50 million in 1974 and was at its lowest, 65,967, in 2010.
Myanmar ranks 65th 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.38 million | — |
| 1973 | 1.12 million | -18.6% |
| 1974 | 1.50 million | +33.6% |
| 1978 | 1.29 million | -13.9% |
| 2000 | 344,933 | -73.2% |
| 2001 | 320,916 | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 420,356 | +31.0% |
| 2003 | 297,882 | -29.1% |
| 2004 | 311,270 | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 259,350 | -16.7% |
| 2006 | 221,922 | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 366,449 | +65.1% |
| 2008 | 89,894 | -75.5% |
| 2009 | 79,238 | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 65,967 | -16.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 65,967 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 76,741, 86% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 65,967 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,225, 15.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.32 million | 1.12 million | 1.50 million | 4 |
| 2000s | 271,221 | 79,238 | 420,356 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65,967 | 65,967 | 65,967 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 62 Guinea-Bissau 75,097 compare
- 63 Gambia 74,577 compare
- 64 Malawi 70,758 compare
- 66 Mozambique 64,247 compare
- 67 Dominican Republic 56,334 compare
- 68 Palestine, State of 53,793 compare
More education data for Myanmar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 153,660 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 25,434 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 76,947 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,156 (2018)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.19 million (2018)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.64 % change on previous year (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1014 units per person (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Myanmar?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Myanmar was 65,967 in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 1.50 million in 1974.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 65,967 in 2010.
- How does Myanmar rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Myanmar ranks 65th out of 204 countries with data for 2010.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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