Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia
Serbia: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 8,749 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia, 2005–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia is 8,749, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.1% on the previous year and up 155.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia peaked at 15,004 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2,253, in 2016.
That places Serbia 116th 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 Serbia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4,045 | — |
| 2006 | 2,522 | -37.7% |
| 2007 | 3,793 | +50.4% |
| 2008 | 4,168 | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 9,982 | +139.5% |
| 2010 | 15,004 | +50.3% |
| 2011 | 7,458 | -50.3% |
| 2012 | 10,495 | +40.7% |
| 2013 | 10,006 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 3,423 | -65.8% |
| 2015 | 2,434 | -28.9% |
| 2016 | 2,253 | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 2,752 | +22.1% |
| 2018 | 3,815 | +38.6% |
| 2019 | 4,887 | +28.1% |
| 2020 | 7,672 | +57.0% |
| 2021 | 9,862 | +28.5% |
| 2022 | 10,425 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 8,749 | -16.1% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 8,749 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,296, 41% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 8,749 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,151, 2.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,902 | 2,522 | 9,982 | 5 |
| 2010s | 6,253 | 2,253 | 15,004 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,177 | 7,672 | 10,425 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
More education data for Serbia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 67,944 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 530 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 89,461 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,207 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 478,731 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 251,941 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.2155 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0383 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia was 8,749 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 15,004 in 2010.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,253 in 2016.
- How does Serbia rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Serbia ranks 116th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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