Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry was 377 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Hong Kong, 2002–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Hong Kong stood at 377.
The figure is down 41.0% on the previous year and up 50.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Hong Kong peaked at 3,970 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.
Hong Kong ranks 127th of 176 countries on this measure, 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 Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 860 | — |
| 2003 | 3,970 | +361.6% |
| 2004 | 3,045 | -23.3% |
| 2005 | 2,560 | -15.9% |
| 2006 | 1,338 | -47.7% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 297 | — |
| 2009 | 1,252 | +321.5% |
| 2010 | 1,026 | -18.1% |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 1,169 | — |
| 2013 | 54 | -95.4% |
| 2014 | 250 | +363.0% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 677 | — |
| 2017 | 362 | -46.5% |
| 2018 | 741 | +104.7% |
| 2019 | 1,349 | +82.1% |
| 2020 | 696 | -48.4% |
| 2021 | 306 | -56.0% |
| 2022 | 639 | +108.8% |
| 2024 | 377 | -41.0% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 377 is below the median for high income countries, which is 672.5, 56% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 377 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,449, 8% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,665 | 0 | 3,970 | 8 |
| 2010s | 562.8 | 0 | 1,349 | 10 |
| 2020s | 504.5 | 306 | 696 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More education data for Hong Kong
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Hong Kong?
- Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Hong Kong was 377 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 3,970 in 2003.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
- How does Hong Kong rank for out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry?
- Hong Kong ranks 127th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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