Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Romania
Romania: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 15.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Romania, 2001–2023
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 Romania is 15.6%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 146.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Romania peaked at 15.6% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2001.
Romania ranks 38th 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.6% | — |
| 2002 | 1.4% | +119.2% |
| 2003 | 4.3% | +206.1% |
| 2004 | 5.3% | +24.7% |
| 2005 | 7.2% | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 6.2% | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 6.3% | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 3.3% | -48.0% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | -63.8% |
| 2010 | 2.4% | +102.3% |
| 2011 | 4.2% | +72.8% |
| 2012 | 6.3% | +52.3% |
| 2015 | 7.9% | +24.7% |
| 2016 | 8.9% | +13.5% |
| 2017 | 9.4% | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 8.4% | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 7.6% | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 8.3% | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 9.6% | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 15.6% | +63.0% |
| 2023 | 15.6% | -0.1% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 15.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.8%, 8.6× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Romania's 15.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.4%, 10.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.0% | 0.6% | 7.2% | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.9% | 2.4% | 9.4% | 8 |
| 2020s | 12.3% | 8.3% | 15.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More education data for Romania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 125,405 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,415 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 267,679 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 254,147 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 873,154 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7448 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0458 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Romania?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Romania was 15.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 15.6% in 2022.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2001.
- How does Romania rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Romania ranks 38th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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