Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Kuwait
Kuwait: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 21,183 children in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Kuwait, 1986–2016
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 Kuwait is 21,183 children, measured in 2016.
The figure is up 169.0% on the previous year and up 310.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Kuwait peaked at 63,522 children in 1992 and was at its lowest, 145.23 children, in 2011.
That places Kuwait 88th out of 196 countries with data for 2016, 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 41,732 children | — |
| 1987 | 53,453 children | +28.1% |
| 1988 | 56,663 children | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 63,522 children | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 42,880 children | -32.5% |
| 1996 | 41,830 children | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 45,734 children | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 27,064 children | -40.8% |
| 1999 | 26,628 children | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 22,812 children | -14.3% |
| 2001 | 16,048 children | -29.7% |
| 2002 | 8,178 children | -49.0% |
| 2003 | 3,868 children | -52.7% |
| 2004 | 3,615 children | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 5,155 children | +42.6% |
| 2007 | 965 children | -81.3% |
| 2008 | 1,604 children | +66.2% |
| 2010 | 993.05 children | -38.1% |
| 2011 | 145.23 children | -85.4% |
| 2012 | 2,880 children | +1882.7% |
| 2013 | 4,275 children | +48.5% |
| 2014 | 5,078 children | +18.8% |
| 2015 | 7,875 children | +55.1% |
| 2016 | 21,183 children | +169.0% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 21,183 children is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,674 children, 5.8× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 21,183 children is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,351 children, 99% 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 Kuwait 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +1882.7% | 145.23 children | 2,880 children |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 50,616 children | 41,732 children | 56,663 children | 3 |
| 1990s | 41,276 children | 26,628 children | 63,522 children | 6 |
| 2000s | 7,781 children | 965 children | 22,812 children | 8 |
| 2010s | 6,061 children | 145.23 children | 21,183 children | 7 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0608 units per person (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Kuwait?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Kuwait was 21,183 children in 2016, 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 63,522 children in 1992.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 145.23 children in 2011.
- How does Kuwait rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Kuwait ranks 88th out of 196 countries with data for 2016.
- Is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 310.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.