Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Czechia
Czechia: Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry was 3,831 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Czechia, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Czechia is 3,831, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 16.6% on the previous year and down 43.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Czechia peaked at 6,765 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 433, in 2002.
That places Czechia 86th out of 176 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, one year before the official primary entry in Czechia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,296 | — |
| 2002 | 433 | -66.6% |
| 2003 | 1,062 | +145.3% |
| 2004 | 1,628 | +53.3% |
| 2005 | 1,321 | -18.9% |
| 2006 | 1,617 | +22.4% |
| 2007 | 2,087 | +29.1% |
| 2008 | 2,621 | +25.6% |
| 2009 | 2,664 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 3,110 | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 4,012 | +29.0% |
| 2012 | 5,208 | +29.8% |
| 2013 | 6,765 | +29.9% |
| 2014 | 6,559 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 5,933 | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 5,347 | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 2,539 | -52.5% |
| 2018 | 3,584 | +41.2% |
| 2019 | 3,206 | -10.5% |
| 2020 | 4,050 | +26.3% |
| 2021 | 2,836 | -30.0% |
| 2022 | 3,285 | +15.8% |
| 2023 | 3,831 | +16.6% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 3,831 is above the median for high income countries, which is 672.5, 5.7× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 3,831 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 975, 3.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,637 | 433 | 2,664 | 9 |
| 2010s | 4,626 | 2,539 | 6,765 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,500 | 2,836 | 4,050 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
More education data for Czechia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 69,387 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3,449 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 195,372 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 180,564 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 918,975 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 579,161 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.37 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0533 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Czechia?
- Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Czechia was 3,831 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 Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,765 in 2013.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 433 in 2002.
- How does Czechia rank for out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry?
- Czechia ranks 86th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Czechia 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release