Out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary in Bahrain
Bahrain: Out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary was 3.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.8%
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
130th
of 171 countries
All-time high
24.1%
in 1977
All-time low
2.5%
in 2014
Years of data
34
1977–2024
Out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary in Bahrain, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary in Bahrain is 3.8%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary in Bahrain peaked at 24.1% in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2014.
That places Bahrain 130th out of 171 countries with data for 2024, 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 rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 24.1% | — |
| 1978 | 21.1% | -12.4% |
| 1979 | 16.9% | -20.0% |
| 1982 | 21.5% | +26.9% |
| 1983 | 20.6% | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 23.4% | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 21.2% | -9.6% |
| 1986 | 18.1% | -14.5% |
| 1987 | 17.5% | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 13.0% | -25.4% |
| 1994 | 18.1% | +38.8% |
| 1995 | 17.2% | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 17.4% | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 14.2% | -18.2% |
| 1999 | 13.6% | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 12.9% | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 13.1% | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 16.8% | +28.3% |
| 2003 | 20.2% | +19.7% |
| 2004 | 20.1% | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 19.0% | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 13.5% | -29.0% |
| 2011 | 9.8% | -27.3% |
| 2012 | 4.2% | -57.4% |
| 2013 | 2.7% | -36.4% |
| 2014 | 2.5% | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 4.5% | +78.0% |
| 2016 | 4.3% | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 4.1% | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | -19.4% |
| 2022 | 5.9% | +75.8% |
| 2023 | 4.0% | -31.8% |
| 2024 | 3.8% | -5.8% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 3.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.6%, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 3.8% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.2%, 46% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.7% | 16.9% | 24.1% | 3 |
| 1980s | 19.3% | 13.0% | 23.4% | 7 |
| 1990s | 16.1% | 13.6% | 18.1% | 5 |
| 2000s | 16.5% | 12.9% | 20.2% | 7 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.5% | 3.8% | 5.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More education data for Bahrain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary in Bahrain?
- Out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary in Bahrain was 3.8% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 24.1% in 1977.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2014.
- How does Bahrain rank for out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary?
- Bahrain ranks 130th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for children, adolescents and youth of primary, lower secondary and upper secondary school age, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release