Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Peru
Peru: Out-of-school children of primary school age, female was 39,928 in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Peru, 1970–2003
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Peru recorded 39,928 for out-of-school children of primary school age, female in 2003.
That represents a change of up 247.4% on the previous year and down 78.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Peru peaked at 283,552 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 11,493, in 2002.
Peru ranks 64th of 180 countries on this measure, 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 283,552 | — |
| 1981 | 182,274 | -35.7% |
| 1993 | 181,811 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 275,177 | +51.4% |
| 1998 | 58,447 | -78.8% |
| 1999 | 37,798 | -35.3% |
| 2000 | 29,812 | -21.1% |
| 2001 | 17,770 | -40.4% |
| 2002 | 11,493 | -35.3% |
| 2003 | 39,928 | +247.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 283,552 | 283,552 | 283,552 | 1 |
| 1980s | 182,274 | 182,274 | 182,274 | 1 |
| 1990s | 138,308 | 37,798 | 275,177 | 4 |
| 2000s | 24,751 | 11,493 | 39,928 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 61 El Salvador 45,017 compare
- 62 Mauritania 43,009 compare
- 63 Lao People's Democratic Republic 40,481 compare
- 65 Guinea-Bissau 38,662 compare
- 66 Togo 31,015 compare
- 67 Ecuador 28,201
More education data for Peru
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 224,754 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 84,765 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 770,032 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 745,341 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1083 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Peru?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Peru was 39,928 in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 283,552 in 1970.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,493 in 2002.
- How does Peru rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, female?
- Peru ranks 64th out of 180 countries with data for 2003.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, female rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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