Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Peru
Peru: Out-of-school children of primary school age, male was 30,543 in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Peru, 1970–2003
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Peru is 30,543, measured in 2003.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 547.8% on the previous year and down 82.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Peru peaked at 269,327 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 4,715, in 2002.
That places Peru 70th out of 180 countries with data for 2003, 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 202,524 | — |
| 1981 | 116,747 | -42.4% |
| 1993 | 170,186 | +45.8% |
| 1995 | 269,327 | +58.3% |
| 1998 | 54,042 | -79.9% |
| 1999 | 35,079 | -35.1% |
| 2000 | 27,618 | -21.3% |
| 2001 | 17,582 | -36.3% |
| 2002 | 4,715 | -73.2% |
| 2003 | 30,543 | +547.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 202,524 | 202,524 | 202,524 | 1 |
| 1980s | 116,747 | 116,747 | 116,747 | 1 |
| 1990s | 132,158 | 35,079 | 269,327 | 4 |
| 2000s | 20,114 | 4,715 | 30,543 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 67 Lao People's Democratic Republic 41,792 compare
- 68 Guinea-Bissau 36,435 compare
- 69 Germany 36,131
- 71 Cambodia 29,839 compare
- 72 Dominican Republic 29,367 compare
- 73 Nicaragua 27,762 compare
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, male in Peru?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Peru was 30,543 in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, male recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 269,327 in 1995.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, male recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,715 in 2002.
- How does Peru rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, male?
- Peru ranks 70th out of 180 countries with data for 2003.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, male rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.1%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release