Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq
Iraq: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 10.7% in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 10.7% for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in 2007.
The figure is down 27.5% on the previous year and down 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq peaked at 43.8% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 6.0%, in 1980.
Iraq ranks 49th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 43.8% | — |
| 1972 | 42.6% | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 41.0% | -3.7% |
| 1974 | 38.8% | -5.5% |
| 1975 | 37.5% | -3.4% |
| 1976 | 28.3% | -24.6% |
| 1977 | 25.6% | -9.5% |
| 1978 | 23.4% | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 9.2% | -60.9% |
| 1980 | 6.0% | -34.7% |
| 1981 | 8.2% | +36.6% |
| 1983 | 13.2% | +61.1% |
| 1985 | 14.4% | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 12.7% | -12.1% |
| 1987 | 11.1% | -12.7% |
| 1988 | 9.5% | -13.9% |
| 1989 | 10.5% | +9.8% |
| 1993 | 20.6% | +96.5% |
| 1996 | 26.1% | +27.1% |
| 1999 | 15.3% | -41.4% |
| 2000 | 17.6% | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 14.0% | -20.3% |
| 2004 | 14.8% | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 10.7% | -27.5% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 10.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.9%, 2.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 10.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.0%, 2.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.2% | 9.2% | 43.8% | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.7% | 6.0% | 14.4% | 8 |
| 1990s | 20.7% | 15.3% | 26.1% | 3 |
| 2000s | 14.3% | 10.7% | 17.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq was 10.7% in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 43.8% in 1971.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.0% in 1980.
- How does Iraq rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Iraq ranks 49th out of 203 countries with data for 2007.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release