Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cuba
Cuba: Out-of-school children of primary school age, female was 14,674 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cuba, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cuba stood at 14,674.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.1% on the previous year and up 62.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cuba peaked at 32,436 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 1,290, in 1997.
That places Cuba 89th 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 Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 32,436 | — |
| 1973 | 15,912 | -50.9% |
| 1974 | 10,914 | -31.4% |
| 1979 | 20,593 | +88.7% |
| 1980 | 21,524 | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 24,964 | +16.0% |
| 1982 | 19,082 | -23.6% |
| 1983 | 10,600 | -44.5% |
| 1984 | 10,268 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 20,453 | +99.2% |
| 1986 | 21,034 | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 15,813 | -24.8% |
| 1988 | 15,348 | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 17,822 | +16.1% |
| 1990 | 18,893 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 18,899 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 12,501 | -33.9% |
| 1993 | 15,622 | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 12,900 | -17.4% |
| 1995 | 13,179 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 3,293 | -75.0% |
| 1997 | 1,290 | -60.8% |
| 2003 | 3,753 | +190.9% |
| 2005 | 5,401 | +43.9% |
| 2006 | 5,054 | -6.4% |
| 2007 | 4,665 | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 8,104 | +73.7% |
| 2009 | 6,643 | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 9,170 | +38.0% |
| 2011 | 12,634 | +37.8% |
| 2012 | 10,609 | -16.0% |
| 2014 | 9,011 | -15.1% |
| 2015 | 10,677 | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 9,925 | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 10,739 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 10,283 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 8,555 | -16.8% |
| 2020 | 6,204 | -27.5% |
| 2021 | 4,928 | -20.6% |
| 2022 | 11,213 | +127.5% |
| 2023 | 11,027 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 14,674 | +33.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,964 | 10,914 | 32,436 | 4 |
| 1980s | 17,691 | 10,268 | 24,964 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,072 | 1,290 | 18,899 | 8 |
| 2000s | 5,603 | 3,753 | 8,104 | 6 |
| 2010s | 10,178 | 8,555 | 12,634 | 9 |
| 2020s | 9,609 | 4,928 | 14,674 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More education data for Cuba
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,635 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 162,406 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 662,491 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 698,052 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0636 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cuba?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Cuba was 14,674 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 32,436 in 1972.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,290 in 1997.
- How does Cuba rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, female?
- Cuba ranks 89th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, female rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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