Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 588 children in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Republic of Moldova, 2010–2024
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 Republic of Moldova is 588 children, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.5% on the previous year and up 122.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Republic of Moldova peaked at 12,754 children in 2010 and was at its lowest, 263.77 children, in 2014.
Republic of Moldova ranks 166th 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 Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,754 children | — |
| 2011 | 11,940 children | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 11,918 children | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 11,690 children | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 263.77 children | -97.7% |
| 2015 | 582.75 children | +120.9% |
| 2016 | 810.84 children | +39.1% |
| 2017 | 861.46 children | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 875.77 children | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 2,563 children | +192.7% |
| 2020 | 1,041 children | -59.4% |
| 2021 | 431.6 children | -58.5% |
| 2022 | 557.68 children | +29.2% |
| 2023 | 749.51 children | +34.4% |
| 2024 | 588 children | -21.5% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 588 children is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,241 children, 3% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 588 children is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,210 children, 14% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,426 children | 263.77 children | 12,754 children | 10 |
| 2020s | 673.5 children | 431.6 children | 1,041 children | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
More education data for Republic of Moldova
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0569 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Republic of Moldova?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Republic of Moldova was 588 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 Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 12,754 children in 2010.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 263.77 children in 2014.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 166th 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 Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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.