Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Hungary
Hungary: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 10,500 children in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Hungary, 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 Hungary stood at 10,500 children.
The figure is up 31.5% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Hungary peaked at 15,293 children in 2016 and was at its lowest, 94 children, in 2003.
Hungary ranks 104th 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7,147 children | — |
| 2002 | 616 children | -91.4% |
| 2003 | 94 children | -84.7% |
| 2004 | 172 children | +83.0% |
| 2005 | 369 children | +114.5% |
| 2006 | 663 children | +79.7% |
| 2007 | 1,730 children | +160.9% |
| 2008 | 3,410 children | +97.1% |
| 2009 | 6,362 children | +86.6% |
| 2010 | 8,025 children | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 9,217 children | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 6,430 children | -30.2% |
| 2013 | 9,503 children | +47.8% |
| 2014 | 12,624 children | +32.8% |
| 2015 | 14,071 children | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 15,293 children | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 13,903 children | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 11,064 children | -20.4% |
| 2019 | 9,570 children | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 8,579 children | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 6,734 children | -21.5% |
| 2022 | 6,191 children | -8.1% |
| 2023 | 7,985 children | +29.0% |
| 2024 | 10,500 children | +31.5% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 10,500 children is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,674 children, 2.9× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 10,500 children is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,210 children, 2.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,285 children | 94 children | 7,147 children | 9 |
| 2010s | 10,970 children | 6,430 children | 15,293 children | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,998 children | 6,191 children | 10,500 children | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More education data for Hungary
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0402 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Hungary?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Hungary was 10,500 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 15,293 children in 2016.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 94 children in 2003.
- How does Hungary rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Hungary ranks 104th 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 Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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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About this data
Children in the official primary school age range who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary education.