Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 2,741 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Portugal, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Portugal is 2,741, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 182.3% on the previous year and up 89.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 15,206 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 62, in 2011.
Portugal ranks 146th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,821 | — |
| 2002 | 90 | -95.1% |
| 2003 | 520 | +477.8% |
| 2004 | 462 | -11.2% |
| 2005 | 1,166 | +152.4% |
| 2006 | 569 | -51.2% |
| 2007 | 2,190 | +284.9% |
| 2008 | 5,581 | +154.8% |
| 2009 | 860 | -84.6% |
| 2010 | 175 | -79.7% |
| 2011 | 62 | -64.6% |
| 2012 | 1,584 | +2454.8% |
| 2013 | 1,444 | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 4,724 | +227.1% |
| 2015 | 12,040 | +154.9% |
| 2016 | 15,206 | +26.3% |
| 2017 | 14,894 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 12,016 | -19.3% |
| 2019 | 5,794 | -51.8% |
| 2020 | 1,312 | -77.4% |
| 2021 | 546 | -58.4% |
| 2022 | 971 | +77.8% |
| 2023 | 2,741 | +182.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2,741 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 79% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2,741 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,151, 66% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +2454.8% | 62 | 1,584 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,473 | 90 | 5,581 | 9 |
| 2010s | 6,794 | 62 | 15,206 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,392 | 546 | 2,741 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Portugal?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Portugal was 2,741 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 15,206 in 2016.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 62 in 2011.
- How does Portugal rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 146th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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