Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Out-of-school children of primary school age, male was 2,282 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in North Macedonia, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, male in North Macedonia is 2,282, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 24.6% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, male in North Macedonia peaked at 6,882 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 413, in 2004.
That places North Macedonia 133rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023, 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, male in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5,322 | — |
| 1999 | 6,882 | +29.3% |
| 2003 | 942 | -86.3% |
| 2004 | 413 | -56.2% |
| 2005 | 574 | +39.0% |
| 2006 | 1,660 | +189.2% |
| 2007 | 892 | -46.3% |
| 2008 | 2,973 | +233.3% |
| 2009 | 1,680 | -43.5% |
| 2012 | 1,196 | -28.8% |
| 2013 | 1,933 | +61.6% |
| 2014 | 2,136 | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 1,365 | -36.1% |
| 2017 | 1,917 | +40.4% |
| 2018 | 2,003 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 4,642 | +131.8% |
| 2020 | 4,296 | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 4,648 | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 1,831 | -60.6% |
| 2023 | 2,282 | +24.6% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 2,282 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,132, 17% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 2,282 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,315, 69% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,102 | 5,322 | 6,882 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,305 | 413 | 2,973 | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,170 | 1,196 | 4,642 | 7 |
| 2020s | 3,264 | 1,831 | 4,648 | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More education data for North Macedonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 18,794 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,086 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,978 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 150,231 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 105,461 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8051 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0577 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, male in North Macedonia?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in North Macedonia was 2,282 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, male recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,882 in 1999.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, male recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 413 in 2004.
- How does North Macedonia rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, male?
- North Macedonia ranks 133rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, male rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children of primary school age, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release