Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bahrain
Bahrain: Out-of-school children of primary school age, female was 2,504 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bahrain, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bahrain is 2,504, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 32.7% on the previous year and up 337.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bahrain peaked at 7,570 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 16, in 2012.
That places Bahrain 128th out of 180 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.
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6,534 | — |
| 1972 | 6,340 | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 6,401 | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 6,470 | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 5,608 | -13.3% |
| 1976 | 5,565 | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 5,228 | -6.1% |
| 1978 | 5,304 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 5,184 | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 5,281 | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 6,321 | +19.7% |
| 1982 | 7,570 | +19.8% |
| 1983 | 7,047 | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 5,873 | -16.7% |
| 1985 | 4,208 | -28.4% |
| 1986 | 2,835 | -32.6% |
| 1987 | 2,337 | -17.6% |
| 1988 | 1,604 | -31.4% |
| 1989 | 1,647 | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 3,051 | +85.2% |
| 1992 | 5,235 | +71.6% |
| 1993 | 5,312 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 5,043 | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 4,154 | -17.6% |
| 1996 | 3,664 | -11.8% |
| 1997 | 3,150 | -14.0% |
| 1998 | 1,515 | -51.9% |
| 1999 | 789 | -47.9% |
| 2000 | 1,524 | +93.2% |
| 2001 | 2,016 | +32.3% |
| 2002 | 3,274 | +62.4% |
| 2003 | 4,157 | +27.0% |
| 2004 | 4,193 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 4,314 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 1,717 | -60.2% |
| 2011 | 2,678 | +56.0% |
| 2012 | 16 | -99.4% |
| 2015 | 573 | +3481.2% |
| 2016 | 658 | +14.8% |
| 2017 | 714 | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 1,376 | +92.7% |
| 2019 | 1,514 | +10.0% |
| 2022 | 1,669 | +10.2% |
| 2023 | 3,719 | +122.8% |
| 2024 | 2,504 | -32.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,848 | 5,184 | 6,534 | 9 |
| 1980s | 4,472 | 1,604 | 7,570 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,546 | 789 | 5,312 | 9 |
| 2000s | 3,028 | 1,524 | 4,314 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,076 | 16 | 2,678 | 7 |
| 2020s | 2,631 | 1,669 | 3,719 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More education data for Bahrain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bahrain?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bahrain was 2,504 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 7,570 in 1982.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 16 in 2012.
- How does Bahrain rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, female?
- Bahrain ranks 128th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, female rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 337.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children of primary school age, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release