Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 1,438 children in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Brunei Darussalam, 1986–2024
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 Brunei Darussalam is 1,438 children, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 517.4% on the previous year and up 200.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Brunei Darussalam peaked at 3,438 children in 1986 and was at its lowest, 232.9 children, in 2023.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 149th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Brunei Darussalam, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3,438 children | — |
| 1991 | 1,951 children | -43.3% |
| 1992 | 2,047 children | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 1,488 children | -27.3% |
| 1994 | 1,862 children | +25.1% |
| 1995 | 1,248 children | -33.0% |
| 2011 | 1,239 children | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 638.28 children | -48.5% |
| 2013 | 866.05 children | +35.7% |
| 2014 | 479.08 children | -44.7% |
| 2015 | 295.29 children | -38.4% |
| 2016 | 627.13 children | +112.4% |
| 2017 | 597.52 children | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 615.16 children | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 573.71 children | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 422.65 children | -26.3% |
| 2021 | 700.86 children | +65.8% |
| 2022 | 371.36 children | -47.0% |
| 2023 | 232.9 children | -37.3% |
| 2024 | 1,438 children | +517.4% |
Brunei Darussalam compared with similar countries
- Brunei Darussalam's 1,438 children is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,674 children, 39% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Brunei Darussalam's 1,438 children is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,225 children, 34% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Brunei Darussalam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +517.4% | 232.9 children | 1,438 children |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,438 children | 3,438 children | 3,438 children | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,719 children | 1,248 children | 2,047 children | 5 |
| 2010s | 659.04 children | 295.29 children | 1,239 children | 9 |
| 2020s | 633.15 children | 232.9 children | 1,438 children | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brunei Darussalam
More education data for Brunei Darussalam
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0816 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,751 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -2.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19,590 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0392 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0816 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18,161 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Brunei Darussalam?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Brunei Darussalam was 1,438 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 Brunei Darussalam?
- The highest recorded value was 3,438 children in 1986.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The lowest recorded value was 232.9 children in 2023.
- How does Brunei Darussalam rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 149th 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 Brunei Darussalam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei Darussalam 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.