Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary
Hungary: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 4.4% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary, 1994–2018
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 Hungary is 4.4%, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 72.6% on the previous year and up 127.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary peaked at 21.6% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 1999.
Hungary ranks 71st 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 8.5% | — |
| 1995 | 9.5% | +12.3% |
| 1996 | 21.6% | +127.3% |
| 1997 | 13.0% | -39.8% |
| 1998 | 1.6% | -87.6% |
| 1999 | 1.4% | -13.9% |
| 2000 | 3.2% | +127.3% |
| 2001 | 2.4% | -23.3% |
| 2002 | 2.0% | -19.2% |
| 2003 | 3.0% | +55.6% |
| 2004 | 3.3% | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 2.6% | -22.7% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | -20.0% |
| 2007 | 2.9% | +41.7% |
| 2008 | 2.0% | -32.6% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | -23.4% |
| 2010 | 1.7% | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | +45.1% |
| 2012 | 3.0% | +22.6% |
| 2013 | 3.2% | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 3.0% | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 2.9% | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 2.2% | -22.0% |
| 2017 | 2.6% | +15.3% |
| 2018 | 4.4% | +72.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 4.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.1%, 4.2× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 4.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7%, 6.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.3% | 1.4% | 21.6% | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 1.7% | 4.4% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 68 San Marino 5.0% compare
- 69 Turkey 5.0% compare
- 70 East Timor 4.9% compare
- 72 Slovakia 4.4% compare
- 73 Solomon Islands 4.4% compare
- 74 Uganda 4.4% compare
More education data for Hungary
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0402 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Hungary was 4.4% 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 21.6% in 1996.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 1999.
- How does Hungary rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Hungary ranks 71st 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 Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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/