Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Denmark
Denmark: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 3,868 children in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Denmark, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in children.
Analysis
In 2024, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Denmark stood at 3,868 children.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Denmark peaked at 10,310 children in 2004 and was at its lowest, 5 children, in 2002.
That places Denmark 132nd 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,032 children | — |
| 2002 | 5 children | -99.5% |
| 2004 | 10,310 children | +206100.0% |
| 2005 | 8,237 children | -20.1% |
| 2006 | 4,431 children | -46.2% |
| 2007 | 2,109 children | -52.4% |
| 2008 | 2,486 children | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 1,998 children | -19.6% |
| 2010 | 2,451 children | +22.7% |
| 2011 | 2,258 children | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 1,924 children | -14.8% |
| 2013 | 2,296 children | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 2,850 children | +24.1% |
| 2015 | 2,904 children | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 3,160 children | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 2,634 children | -16.6% |
| 2018 | 1,772 children | -32.7% |
| 2019 | 1,854 children | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 1,599 children | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 2,078 children | +30.0% |
| 2022 | 2,548 children | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 3,707 children | +45.5% |
| 2024 | 3,868 children | +4.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3,868 children is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,674 children, 1.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3,868 children is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,210 children, 92% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Denmark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +206100.0% | 5 children | 10,310 children |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,826 children | 5 children | 10,310 children | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,410 children | 1,772 children | 3,160 children | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,760 children | 1,599 children | 3,868 children | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Denmark?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Denmark was 3,868 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 10,310 children in 2004.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 children in 2002.
- How does Denmark rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Denmark ranks 132nd 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 Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.