Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia
Tunisia: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 14,015 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia stood at 14,015.
That represents a change of down 29.7% on the previous year and up 80.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 267,100 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 7,758, in 2013.
That places Tunisia 103rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023, 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 181,368 | — |
| 1975 | 261,639 | +44.3% |
| 1978 | 267,100 | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 248,786 | -6.9% |
| 1980 | 224,540 | -9.7% |
| 1981 | 204,910 | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 181,494 | -11.4% |
| 1983 | 152,602 | -15.9% |
| 1984 | 124,203 | -18.6% |
| 1985 | 123,448 | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 119,336 | -3.3% |
| 1987 | 118,595 | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 122,238 | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 111,981 | -8.4% |
| 1990 | 112,070 | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 99,101 | -11.6% |
| 1992 | 96,941 | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 85,962 | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 81,984 | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 69,275 | -15.5% |
| 1996 | 72,205 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 74,590 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 67,255 | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 59,388 | -11.7% |
| 2001 | 49,030 | -17.4% |
| 2002 | 19,874 | -59.5% |
| 2003 | 12,425 | -37.5% |
| 2004 | 9,771 | -21.4% |
| 2005 | 29,999 | +207.0% |
| 2006 | 31,849 | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 44,071 | +38.4% |
| 2008 | 44,137 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 42,108 | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 32,984 | -21.7% |
| 2011 | 31,732 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 10,657 | -66.4% |
| 2013 | 7,758 | -27.2% |
| 2014 | 8,848 | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 9,461 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 11,230 | +18.7% |
| 2017 | 11,816 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 12,473 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 21,552 | +72.8% |
| 2021 | 21,414 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 19,936 | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 14,015 | -29.7% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 14,015 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 76,741, 18% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 14,015 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,636, 65% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +207.0% | 9,771 | 29,999 |
| 2020 | +72.8% | 12,473 | 21,552 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 239,723 | 181,368 | 267,100 | 4 |
| 1980s | 148,335 | 111,981 | 224,540 | 10 |
| 1990s | 84,376 | 67,255 | 112,070 | 9 |
| 2000s | 34,265 | 9,771 | 59,388 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,218 | 7,758 | 32,984 | 9 |
| 2020s | 19,229 | 14,015 | 21,552 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 100 Saudi Arabia 17,458 compare
- 101 Guyana 17,362 compare
- 102 Bulgaria 14,529 compare
- 104 Belgium 13,226 compare
- 105 Timor-Leste 13,085 compare
- 106 Sierra Leone 12,746 compare
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia was 14,015 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 267,100 in 1978.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,758 in 2013.
- How does Tunisia rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 103rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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