Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 2.4% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong, 1971–2018
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 Hong Kong is 2.4%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 437.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong peaked at 11.5% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2012.
That places Hong Kong 91st out of 188 countries with data for 2018, 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 Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.5% | — |
| 1972 | 10.4% | -10.1% |
| 1973 | 10.4% | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 8.9% | -14.5% |
| 1975 | 7.3% | -18.4% |
| 1976 | 6.1% | -15.2% |
| 1977 | 4.9% | -20.4% |
| 1978 | 5.3% | +8.6% |
| 1979 | 4.9% | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 0.8% | -84.5% |
| 1981 | 1.1% | +37.8% |
| 1982 | 1.8% | +70.9% |
| 1983 | 2.2% | +20.3% |
| 1984 | 2.8% | +31.1% |
| 1985 | 4.0% | +41.0% |
| 1995 | 6.1% | +52.5% |
| 1996 | 6.2% | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -92.7% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | +46.4% |
| 2015 | 1.1% | +52.8% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | +64.8% |
| 2017 | 2.3% | +27.0% |
| 2018 | 2.4% | +7.0% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 2.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.1%, 2.3× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 2.4% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.8%, 1.3× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.7% | 4.9% | 11.5% | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 6 |
| 1990s | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More education data for Hong Kong
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hong Kong was 2.4% 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 11.5% in 1971.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2012.
- How does Hong Kong rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Hong Kong ranks 91st 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 Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 437.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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/