Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Montserrat

Montserrat: Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry was 13 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
13
Change on year
down 14.5%
World rank
171st
of 180 countries
All-time high
37
in 2021
All-time low
1
in 2009
Years of data
15
1999–2023

Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Montserrat, 1999–2023

0102030401999201120231999: 282000: 142002: 22004: 112005: 72006: 122007: 52009: 12015: 3.62016: 22018: 42019: 32021: 372022: 15.22023: 13

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Montserrat is 13, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 14.5% on the previous year and up 258.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Montserrat peaked at 37 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2009.

That places Montserrat 171st out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Montserrat, year by year

Annual values for Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry age, both sexes (number) in Montserrat, 1999 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1999 28
2000 14 -50.0%
2002 2 -85.7%
2004 11 +450.0%
2005 7 -36.4%
2006 12 +71.4%
2007 5 -58.3%
2009 1 -80.0%
2015 3.62 +262.5%
2016 2 -44.8%
2018 4 +100.0%
2019 3 -25.0%
2021 37 +1133.3%
2022 15.2 -58.9%
2023 13 -14.5%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Montserrat 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.

YearChange FromTo
2021 +1133.3% 3 37
2004 +450.0% 2 11

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 28 28 28 1
2000s 7.43 1 14 7
2010s 3.16 2 4 4
2020s 21.73 13 37 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Montserrat?
Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Montserrat was 13 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry recorded in Montserrat?
The highest recorded value was 37 in 2021.
What is the lowest out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry recorded in Montserrat?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2009.
How does Montserrat rank for out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry?
Montserrat ranks 171st out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
Is out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry rising or falling in Montserrat?
Over the last ten years it is up 258.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Montserrat data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry age, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
180 places, 2,926 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release