Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Bahrain
Bahrain: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 5,993 children in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Bahrain, 1986–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in children.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 5,993 children for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in 2024.
The figure is down 28.6% on the previous year and up 1,015.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Bahrain peaked at 11,194 children in 1992 and was at its lowest, 386.19 children, in 2013.
Bahrain ranks 119th of 196 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.
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5,883 children | — |
| 1987 | 5,746 children | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 3,995 children | -30.5% |
| 1989 | 4,045 children | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 6,871 children | +69.9% |
| 1992 | 11,194 children | +62.9% |
| 1993 | 11,183 children | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 11,080 children | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 9,683 children | -12.6% |
| 1996 | 8,804 children | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 8,166 children | -7.2% |
| 1998 | 5,306 children | -35.0% |
| 1999 | 3,758 children | -29.2% |
| 2000 | 5,570 children | +48.2% |
| 2001 | 5,841 children | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 7,495 children | +28.3% |
| 2003 | 9,195 children | +22.7% |
| 2004 | 8,842 children | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 8,722 children | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 3,887 children | -55.4% |
| 2011 | 6,201 children | +59.5% |
| 2012 | 490 children | -92.1% |
| 2013 | 386.19 children | -21.2% |
| 2014 | 537.35 children | +39.1% |
| 2015 | 1,703 children | +216.9% |
| 2016 | 1,882 children | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 2,060 children | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 3,301 children | +60.2% |
| 2019 | 3,582 children | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 3,838 children | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 8,399 children | +118.8% |
| 2024 | 5,993 children | -28.6% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 5,993 children is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,674 children, 1.6× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 5,993 children is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,351 children, 28% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Bahrain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +216.9% | 537.35 children | 1,703 children |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,917 children | 3,995 children | 5,883 children | 4 |
| 1990s | 8,449 children | 3,758 children | 11,194 children | 9 |
| 2000s | 7,079 children | 3,887 children | 9,195 children | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,238 children | 386.19 children | 6,201 children | 9 |
| 2020s | 6,077 children | 3,838 children | 8,399 children | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More education data for Bahrain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Bahrain?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Bahrain was 5,993 children in 2024, 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 Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 11,194 children in 1992.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 386.19 children in 2013.
- How does Bahrain rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Bahrain ranks 119th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,015.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain 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.