Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Paraguay
Paraguay: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 105,859 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Paraguay, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Paraguay is 105,859, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.8% on the previous year and up 875.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Paraguay peaked at 118,171 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 2,405, in 1991.
Paraguay ranks 56th 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 61,648 | — |
| 1972 | 118,171 | +91.7% |
| 1973 | 67,354 | -43.0% |
| 1975 | 80,213 | +19.1% |
| 1976 | 72,670 | -9.4% |
| 1977 | 65,473 | -9.9% |
| 1978 | 55,115 | -15.8% |
| 1979 | 47,633 | -13.6% |
| 1980 | 37,312 | -21.7% |
| 1981 | 30,540 | -18.1% |
| 1983 | 30,054 | -1.6% |
| 1984 | 29,878 | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 26,807 | -10.3% |
| 1986 | 29,877 | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 24,021 | -19.6% |
| 1988 | 14,829 | -38.3% |
| 1989 | 6,359 | -57.1% |
| 1990 | 3,292 | -48.2% |
| 1991 | 2,405 | -26.9% |
| 1992 | 61,541 | +2458.9% |
| 1993 | 2,425 | -96.1% |
| 1994 | 33,568 | +1284.2% |
| 1995 | 41,132 | +22.5% |
| 1996 | 20,213 | -50.9% |
| 1999 | 5,408 | -73.2% |
| 2000 | 6,735 | +24.5% |
| 2001 | 6,173 | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 5,680 | -8.0% |
| 2003 | 5,193 | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 5,720 | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 6,259 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 5,463 | -12.7% |
| 2007 | 4,428 | -18.9% |
| 2008 | 9,493 | +114.4% |
| 2009 | 15,679 | +65.2% |
| 2010 | 11,843 | -24.5% |
| 2011 | 11,085 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 10,851 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 74,167 | +583.5% |
| 2020 | 89,796 | +21.1% |
| 2021 | 93,012 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 93,829 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 97,283 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 105,859 | +8.8% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 105,859 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,296, 5.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 105,859 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,029, 7.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Paraguay changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +2458.9% | 2,405 | 61,541 |
| 1994 | +1284.2% | 2,425 | 33,568 |
| 2016 | +583.5% | 10,851 | 74,167 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 71,035 | 47,633 | 118,171 | 8 |
| 1980s | 25,520 | 6,359 | 37,312 | 9 |
| 1990s | 21,248 | 2,405 | 61,541 | 8 |
| 2000s | 7,082 | 4,428 | 15,679 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,986 | 10,851 | 74,167 | 4 |
| 2020s | 95,956 | 89,796 | 105,859 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 53 Kazakhstan 128,155 compare
- 54 Canada 127,666 compare
- 55 Lesotho 124,175 compare
- 57 El Salvador 101,024 compare
- 58 Ecuador 86,090 compare
- 59 Lao People's Democratic Republic 82,273 compare
More education data for Paraguay
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,286 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,773 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 109,864 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 106,763 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 570,654 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 710,209 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4674 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1025 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Paraguay?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Paraguay was 105,859 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 118,171 in 1972.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,405 in 1991.
- How does Paraguay rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 56th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 875.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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