Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry was 1,114 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Puerto Rico, 2010–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Puerto Rico stood at 1,114.
The figure is down 20.2% on the previous year and down 86.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Puerto Rico peaked at 7,962 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2011.
Puerto Rico ranks 103rd 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 Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,848 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 1,621 | — |
| 2013 | 1,488 | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 7,962 | +435.1% |
| 2015 | 7,333 | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 6,886 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 5,015 | -27.2% |
| 2023 | 1,396 | -72.2% |
| 2024 | 1,114 | -20.2% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 1,114 is above the median for high income countries, which is 672.5, 1.7× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 1,114 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 619.31, 1.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,519 | 0 | 7,962 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,255 | 1,114 | 1,396 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More education data for Puerto Rico
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 20,845 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,445 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,807 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 171,527 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 144,542 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0451 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Puerto Rico?
- Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Puerto Rico was 1,114 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 7,962 in 2014.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2011.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry?
- Puerto Rico ranks 103rd out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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