Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cambodia
Cambodia: Out-of-school children of primary school age, female was 46,902 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
46,902
Change on year
down 44.4%
World rank
60th
of 180 countries
All-time high
241,830
in 1998
All-time low
35,178
in 2012
Years of data
21
1997–2024
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cambodia, 1997–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cambodia is 46,902, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 44.4% on the previous year and down 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cambodia peaked at 241,830 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 35,178, in 2012.
That places Cambodia 60th 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 Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 207,287 | — |
| 1998 | 241,830 | +16.7% |
| 1999 | 223,133 | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 171,099 | -23.3% |
| 2003 | 65,790 | -61.5% |
| 2006 | 57,770 | -12.2% |
| 2007 | 54,945 | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 57,441 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 62,141 | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 35,178 | -43.4% |
| 2014 | 83,645 | +137.8% |
| 2015 | 62,580 | -25.2% |
| 2016 | 97,285 | +55.5% |
| 2017 | 116,767 | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 111,501 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 94,591 | -15.2% |
| 2020 | 97,920 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 108,396 | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 149,082 | +37.5% |
| 2023 | 84,301 | -43.5% |
| 2024 | 46,902 | -44.4% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 46,902 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,174, 85% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 46,902 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,845, 9.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 224,083 | 207,287 | 241,830 | 3 |
| 2000s | 81,409 | 54,945 | 171,099 | 5 |
| 2010s | 82,961 | 35,178 | 116,767 | 8 |
| 2020s | 97,320 | 46,902 | 149,082 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 57 Iran, Islamic Republic of 60,444 compare
- 58 Morocco 55,174 compare
- 59 Paraguay 52,035 compare
- 61 El Salvador 45,017 compare
- 62 Mauritania 43,009 compare
- 63 Lao People's Democratic Republic 40,481 compare
More education data for Cambodia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 107,312 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 124,310 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 199,569 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 201,390 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1285 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cambodia?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cambodia was 46,902 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 241,830 in 1998.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,178 in 2012.
- How does Cambodia rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, female?
- Cambodia ranks 60th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, female rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release