Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Kuwait
Kuwait: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 7.5% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Kuwait, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 7.5% for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in 2016.
That represents a change of up 144.6% on the previous year and up 167.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Kuwait peaked at 45.7% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2011.
That places Kuwait 64th out of 203 countries with data for 2016, 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 45.7% | — |
| 1972 | 42.6% | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 39.2% | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 37.8% | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 36.0% | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 33.4% | -7.2% |
| 1977 | 28.7% | -14.0% |
| 1978 | 19.8% | -31.0% |
| 1979 | 20.8% | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 22.0% | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 21.7% | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 21.1% | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 20.3% | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 21.2% | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 21.8% | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 22.3% | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 26.9% | +20.8% |
| 1988 | 27.1% | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 40.5% | +49.8% |
| 1994 | 28.1% | -30.6% |
| 1996 | 25.8% | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 28.1% | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 16.9% | -40.0% |
| 1999 | 17.0% | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 14.9% | -12.2% |
| 2001 | 10.7% | -28.3% |
| 2002 | 5.5% | -48.5% |
| 2003 | 2.6% | -52.7% |
| 2004 | 2.4% | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 2.8% | +15.0% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | -82.1% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | +62.9% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | -40.9% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -85.9% |
| 2012 | 1.3% | +1773.5% |
| 2013 | 1.8% | +40.6% |
| 2014 | 2.0% | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | +50.6% |
| 2016 | 7.5% | +144.6% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 7.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.8%, 4.1× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 7.5% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.0%, 1.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +1773.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| 2016 | +144.6% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.8% | 19.8% | 45.7% | 9 |
| 1980s | 22.7% | 20.3% | 27.1% | 9 |
| 1990s | 26.1% | 16.9% | 40.5% | 6 |
| 2000s | 5.0% | 0.5% | 14.9% | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.3% | 0.1% | 7.5% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 61 Guatemala 8.4% compare
- 62 Kazakhstan 7.9% compare
- 63 Panama 7.7% compare
- 65 New Caledonia 7.4% compare
- 66 Colombia 7.3% compare
- 67 Trinidad and Tobago 7.2% compare
More education data for Kuwait
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0608 units per person (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Kuwait?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Kuwait was 7.5% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 45.7% in 1971.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2011.
- How does Kuwait rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 64th out of 203 countries with data for 2016.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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