Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Germany
Germany: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 0.7% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Germany, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Germany stood at 0.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.2% on the previous year and down 72.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Germany peaked at 4.5% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2000.
Germany ranks 141st of 188 countries on this measure, 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0.1% | — |
| 2000 | 0.1% | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 0.6% | +667.0% |
| 2002 | 4.5% | +602.6% |
| 2003 | 3.6% | -19.5% |
| 2004 | 2.7% | -25.2% |
| 2005 | 2.0% | -24.4% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | -17.5% |
| 2008 | 2.5% | +55.8% |
| 2009 | 2.9% | +15.8% |
| 2010 | 2.4% | -19.7% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 3.3% | +34.4% |
| 2013 | 3.6% | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 3.2% | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 1.9% | -42.6% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | -72.3% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | +30.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 0.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.1%, 64% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Germany's 0.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7%, 1.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +667.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| 2002 | +602.6% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 138 Mexico 0.7% compare
- 139 North Macedonia 0.7% compare
- 140 Antigua and Barbuda 0.7% compare
- 142 United Kingdom 0.7% compare
- 143 Georgia 0.6% compare
- 144 Uzbekistan 0.6% compare
More education data for Germany
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 618,670 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,242 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.35 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.27 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.97 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0396 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Germany?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Germany was 0.7% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.5% in 2002.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2000.
- How does Germany rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2018.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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
The number of students of the official age for primary education is subtracted from the total population of the same age. The result is expressed as a percentage of the population of the official age for primary education. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/