Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel
Israel: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 2.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel is 2.7%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 32.7% on the previous year and up 508.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel peaked at 2.9% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2011.
Israel ranks 118th of 203 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 rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.3% | — |
| 2002 | 2.1% | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 2.9% | +36.5% |
| 2004 | 2.4% | -15.3% |
| 2005 | 2.5% | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 2.4% | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | -23.0% |
| 2008 | 2.4% | +26.9% |
| 2009 | 2.1% | -13.1% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | -96.1% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | +95.6% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | +87.1% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | +49.2% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | +23.5% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 0.8% | +39.1% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | +41.9% |
| 2020 | 1.7% | +26.6% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 1.9% | +17.3% |
| 2023 | 2.0% | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 2.7% | +32.7% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 2.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.8%, 1.5× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Israel's 2.7% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.0%, 66% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 115 Sao Tome and Principe 2.9% compare
- 116 Hungary 2.8% compare
- 117 Latvia 2.7% compare
- 119 Malta 2.6% compare
- 120 New Zealand 2.6% compare
- 121 Cook Islands 2.5% compare
More education data for Israel
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 71,062 (2009)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,660 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,410 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 277,964 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 948,390 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9923 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1048 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Israel was 2.7% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 2.9% in 2003.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2011.
- How does Israel rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Israel ranks 118th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 508.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release