Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 1.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan, 1972–2024
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 Jordan is 1.9%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 31.0% on the previous year and down 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan peaked at 17.6% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2020.
That places Jordan 131st out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Jordan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 17.6% | — |
| 1973 | 11.9% | -32.2% |
| 1974 | 7.7% | -35.5% |
| 1975 | 5.3% | -30.9% |
| 1976 | 4.7% | -11.7% |
| 1977 | 4.2% | -10.8% |
| 1978 | 3.4% | -19.6% |
| 1979 | 3.0% | -11.8% |
| 1980 | 4.0% | +33.1% |
| 1981 | 5.0% | +26.5% |
| 1982 | 5.1% | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 8.3% | +63.9% |
| 1984 | 9.6% | +15.3% |
| 1985 | 10.2% | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 14.9% | +45.6% |
| 2000 | 15.8% | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 9.6% | -38.8% |
| 2003 | 7.9% | -17.6% |
| 2004 | 6.8% | -14.7% |
| 2005 | 6.7% | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 7.3% | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 8.9% | +21.8% |
| 2008 | 11.2% | +26.4% |
| 2010 | 11.6% | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 10.7% | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 10.3% | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | -33.4% |
| 2016 | 3.7% | -46.2% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | -42.4% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | -20.3% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 1.6% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 2.6% | +61.5% |
| 2022 | 1.9% | -26.0% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | +44.8% |
| 2024 | 1.9% | -31.0% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 1.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.9%, 49% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 1.9% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.0%, 47% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.2% | 3.0% | 17.6% | 8 |
| 1980s | 7.0% | 4.0% | 10.2% | 6 |
| 1990s | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.3% | 6.7% | 15.8% | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 1.7% | 11.6% | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More education data for Jordan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 73,057 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83,712 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,149 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.12 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0966 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Jordan was 1.9% 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 17.6% in 1972.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2020.
- How does Jordan rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 131st 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 Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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