Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Out-of-school children of primary school age, female was 279,350 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Syrian Arab Republic, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Syrian Arab Republic stood at 279,350.
That represents a change of down 22.2% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 543,555 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 82,464, in 1989.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 21st out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 257,702 | — |
| 1973 | 217,642 | -15.5% |
| 1974 | 211,242 | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 217,695 | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 212,427 | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 213,470 | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 228,142 | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 227,842 | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 210,491 | -7.6% |
| 1981 | 204,569 | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 194,016 | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 186,572 | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 167,108 | -10.4% |
| 1985 | 149,796 | -10.4% |
| 1986 | 130,608 | -12.8% |
| 1987 | 91,824 | -29.7% |
| 1988 | 90,660 | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 82,464 | -9.0% |
| 1990 | 86,884 | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 102,372 | +17.8% |
| 1996 | 121,922 | +19.1% |
| 1997 | 136,564 | +12.0% |
| 1998 | 126,863 | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 123,506 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 122,811 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 119,079 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 102,537 | -13.9% |
| 2013 | 380,662 | +271.2% |
| 2020 | 543,555 | +42.8% |
| 2021 | 533,973 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 452,002 | -15.4% |
| 2023 | 359,030 | -20.6% |
| 2024 | 279,350 | -22.2% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 279,350 is below the median for low income countries, which is 294,476, 95% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 279,350 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,948, 23.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Syrian Arab Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +271.2% | 102,537 | 380,662 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 223,270 | 211,242 | 257,702 | 8 |
| 1980s | 150,811 | 82,464 | 210,491 | 10 |
| 1990s | 116,352 | 86,884 | 136,564 | 6 |
| 2000s | 114,809 | 102,537 | 122,811 | 3 |
| 2010s | 380,662 | 380,662 | 380,662 | 1 |
| 2020s | 433,582 | 279,350 | 543,555 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
More education data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Syrian Arab Republic was 279,350 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 543,555 in 2020.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 82,464 in 1989.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, female?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 21st out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, female rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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