Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 581,845 children in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Syrian Arab Republic, 1986–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in children.
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic recorded 581,845 children for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in 2024.
That represents a change of down 21.9% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 1.12 million children in 2020 and was at its lowest, 19,969 children, in 2011.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 19th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 172,163 children | — |
| 1987 | 103,065 children | -40.1% |
| 1988 | 101,301 children | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 87,852 children | -13.3% |
| 1990 | 91,684 children | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 89,882 children | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 83,813 children | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 86,060 children | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 83,729 children | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 120,972 children | +44.5% |
| 1996 | 157,810 children | +30.5% |
| 1997 | 191,754 children | +21.5% |
| 1998 | 178,614 children | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 162,342 children | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 168,654 children | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 176,435 children | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 140,102 children | -20.6% |
| 2003 | 38,629 children | -72.4% |
| 2004 | 31,222 children | -19.2% |
| 2005 | 29,470 children | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 28,358 children | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 28,099 children | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 26,050 children | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 24,386 children | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 25,346 children | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 19,969 children | -21.2% |
| 2012 | 20,365 children | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 766,899 children | +3665.8% |
| 2020 | 1.12 million children | +45.8% |
| 2021 | 1.10 million children | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 934,935 children | -15.3% |
| 2023 | 745,174 children | -20.3% |
| 2024 | 581,845 children | -21.9% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 581,845 children is above the median for low income countries, which is 581,845 children, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 581,845 children is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,351 children, 27.3× 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 Syrian Arab Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +3665.8% | 20,365 children | 766,899 children |
| 2003 | -72.4% | 140,102 children | 38,629 children |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 116,095 children | 87,852 children | 172,163 children | 4 |
| 1990s | 124,666 children | 83,729 children | 191,754 children | 10 |
| 2000s | 69,140 children | 24,386 children | 176,435 children | 10 |
| 2010s | 208,145 children | 19,969 children | 766,899 children | 4 |
| 2020s | 896,853 children | 581,845 children | 1.12 million children | 5 |
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More education data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 640,320 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 130,893 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -9.76 % change on previous year (2016)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 697,415 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 2.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,529 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.1455 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 144,621 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Syrian Arab Republic was 581,845 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 Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 million children in 2020.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,969 children in 2011.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 19th 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 Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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.