Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Liberia
Liberia: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 38.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Liberia, 1999–2022
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 Liberia is 38.3%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and up 868.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Liberia peaked at 59.6% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 2011.
That places Liberia 10th out of 203 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 55.8% | — |
| 2008 | 59.6% | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 3.9% | -93.4% |
| 2014 | 11.4% | +189.4% |
| 2015 | 13.6% | +19.1% |
| 2016 | 20.4% | +49.8% |
| 2017 | 26.4% | +29.6% |
| 2020 | 31.4% | +18.7% |
| 2021 | 35.4% | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 38.3% | +8.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 38.3% is above the median for low income countries, which is 30.5%, 1.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 38.3% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.9%, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55.8% | 55.8% | 55.8% | 1 |
| 2000s | 59.6% | 59.6% | 59.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 3.9% | 26.4% | 5 |
| 2020s | 35.0% | 31.4% | 38.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More education data for Liberia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,857 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,815 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 123,519 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 123,876 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 569,741 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.417 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.106 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Liberia?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Liberia was 38.3% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 59.6% in 2008.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 2011.
- How does Liberia rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Liberia ranks 10th out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 868.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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