Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia
Serbia: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 3.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia, 2005–2024
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 Serbia is 3.3%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 15.9% on the previous year and up 174.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia peaked at 5.1% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2006.
That places Serbia 113th 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 Serbia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.3% | — |
| 2006 | 0.8% | -35.8% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | +56.5% |
| 2008 | 1.4% | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 3.5% | +138.6% |
| 2010 | 5.1% | +47.2% |
| 2011 | 2.6% | -48.4% |
| 2012 | 3.6% | +39.1% |
| 2013 | 3.5% | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | -65.3% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | +23.5% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | +39.8% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | +28.5% |
| 2020 | 2.9% | +57.0% |
| 2021 | 3.7% | +29.5% |
| 2022 | 4.0% | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | -15.9% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 3.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.9%, 86% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 3.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.4%, 2.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
- 110 Bermuda 3.4% compare
- 111 Madagascar 3.4% compare
- 112 Estonia 3.4% compare
- 114 Kyrgyzstan 3.0% compare
- 115 Sao Tome and Principe 2.9% compare
- 116 Hungary 2.8% compare
More education data for Serbia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 67,944 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 530 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 89,461 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,207 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 478,731 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 251,941 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.2155 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0383 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Serbia was 3.3% 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 Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.1% in 2010.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2006.
- How does Serbia rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Serbia ranks 113th 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 Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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