Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Argentina
Argentina: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 32,816 children in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Argentina, 1987–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in children.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Argentina is 32,816 children, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 1,029.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Argentina peaked at 193,529 children in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 children, in 1997.
That places Argentina 78th out of 196 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.
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Argentina, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 107,691 children | — |
| 1991 | 193,529 children | +79.7% |
| 1997 | 0 children | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 30,193 children | — |
| 1999 | 35,109 children | +16.3% |
| 2000 | 22,781 children | -35.1% |
| 2001 | 24,889 children | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 24,713 children | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 21,610 children | -12.6% |
| 2004 | 5,289 children | -75.5% |
| 2005 | 11,996 children | +126.8% |
| 2006 | 18,596 children | +55.0% |
| 2007 | 23,454 children | +26.1% |
| 2008 | 20,253 children | -13.6% |
| 2009 | 19,173 children | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 7,168 children | -62.6% |
| 2011 | 396.19 children | -94.5% |
| 2012 | 872.94 children | +120.3% |
| 2013 | 2,905 children | +232.8% |
| 2014 | 8,451 children | +190.9% |
| 2015 | 13,403 children | +58.6% |
| 2016 | 21,994 children | +64.1% |
| 2017 | 25,168 children | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 27,973 children | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 27,220 children | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 36,813 children | +35.2% |
| 2021 | 35,402 children | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 33,514 children | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 32,816 children | -2.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 32,816 children is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,241 children, 1.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 32,816 children is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 17,362 children, 1.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 107,691 children | 107,691 children | 107,691 children | 1 |
| 1990s | 64,708 children | 0 children | 193,529 children | 4 |
| 2000s | 19,275 children | 5,289 children | 24,889 children | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,555 children | 396.19 children | 27,973 children | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,636 children | 32,816 children | 36,813 children | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More education data for Argentina
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1006 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Argentina?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Argentina was 32,816 children in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 193,529 children in 1991.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 children in 1997.
- How does Argentina rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Argentina ranks 78th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,029.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Children in the official primary school age range who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary education.