Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Congo
Congo: Out-of-school children of primary school age, female was 84,011 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Congo, 1972–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Congo is 84,011, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 205.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Congo peaked at 140,812 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 18,950, in 1979.
Congo ranks 45th of 180 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 34,472 | — |
| 1974 | 29,133 | -15.5% |
| 1976 | 25,971 | -10.9% |
| 1978 | 20,180 | -22.3% |
| 1979 | 18,950 | -6.1% |
| 1980 | 27,585 | +45.6% |
| 1981 | 27,952 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 25,398 | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 22,559 | -11.2% |
| 1984 | 19,986 | -11.4% |
| 2005 | 127,964 | +540.3% |
| 2006 | 140,812 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 50,068 | -64.4% |
| 2012 | 27,477 | -45.1% |
| 2018 | 97,788 | +255.9% |
| 2023 | 84,011 | -14.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25,741 | 18,950 | 34,472 | 5 |
| 1980s | 24,696 | 19,986 | 27,952 | 5 |
| 2000s | 134,388 | 127,964 | 140,812 | 2 |
| 2010s | 58,444 | 27,477 | 97,788 | 3 |
| 2020s | 84,011 | 84,011 | 84,011 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More education data for Congo
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,064 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70,276 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,245 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,478 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 339,250 (2012)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,625 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2012)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1424 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Congo?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Congo was 84,011 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 140,812 in 2006.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,950 in 1979.
- How does Congo rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, female?
- Congo ranks 45th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, female rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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