Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Out-of-school children of primary school age, female was 738 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2009–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 738.
That represents a change of up 78.7% on the previous year and down 91.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 9,791 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 169, in 2021.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 149th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9,675 | — |
| 2010 | 9,021 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 8,860 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 9,791 | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 9,032 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 7,577 | -16.1% |
| 2015 | 5,678 | -25.1% |
| 2016 | 3,289 | -42.1% |
| 2017 | 830 | -74.8% |
| 2020 | 633 | -23.7% |
| 2021 | 169 | -73.3% |
| 2022 | 413 | +144.4% |
| 2023 | 738 | +78.7% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 738 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,485, 5% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 738 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,626, 20% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,675 | 9,675 | 9,675 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6,760 | 830 | 9,791 | 8 |
| 2020s | 488.25 | 169 | 738 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 146 Uruguay 883 compare
- 147 Tonga 882
- 148 Slovenia 853 compare
- 150 New Caledonia 709
- 151 Brunei 657 compare
- 152 Sao Tome and Principe 627 compare
More education data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,426 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 145 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,512 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,894 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 226,755 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 141,518 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.64 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0444 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 738 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 9,791 in 2012.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 169 in 2021.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, female?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 149th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, female rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina 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