Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Comoros
Comoros: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 21,743 children in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Comoros, 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 Comoros is 21,743 children, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.7% on the previous year and up 226.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Comoros peaked at 45,952 children in 1999 and was at its lowest, 5,255 children, in 2013.
That places Comoros 85th out of 196 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.
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Comoros, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 18,524 children | — |
| 1987 | 23,732 children | +28.1% |
| 1994 | 31,806 children | +34.0% |
| 1999 | 45,952 children | +44.5% |
| 2000 | 39,337 children | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 28,374 children | -27.9% |
| 2013 | 5,255 children | -81.5% |
| 2014 | 6,657 children | +26.7% |
| 2017 | 10,145 children | +52.4% |
| 2018 | 13,856 children | +36.6% |
| 2021 | 30,906 children | +123.1% |
| 2022 | 23,822 children | -22.9% |
| 2024 | 21,743 children | -8.7% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 21,743 children is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 79,507 children, 27% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 21,743 children is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 235,313 children, 9% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21,128 children | 18,524 children | 23,732 children | 2 |
| 1990s | 38,879 children | 31,806 children | 45,952 children | 2 |
| 2000s | 33,856 children | 28,374 children | 39,337 children | 2 |
| 2010s | 8,978 children | 5,255 children | 13,856 children | 4 |
| 2020s | 25,490 children | 21,743 children | 30,906 children | 3 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
More education data for Comoros
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,728 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,170 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,525 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,620 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,764 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 102,152 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 14.41 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1179 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Comoros?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Comoros was 21,743 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 Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 45,952 children in 1999.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,255 children in 2013.
- How does Comoros rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Comoros ranks 85th 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 Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 226.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros 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.