Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in IBRD only
IBRD only: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 3.4% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in IBRD only, 1970–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
IBRD only recorded 3.4% for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in 2019.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in IBRD only peaked at 25.0% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 3.2%, in 2017.
IBRD only ranks 30th of 45 groups 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 IBRD only, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 24.9% | — |
| 1971 | 25.0% | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 24.2% | -3.2% |
| 1973 | 21.5% | -10.9% |
| 1974 | 20.5% | -4.7% |
| 1975 | 19.3% | -6.1% |
| 1976 | 18.7% | -2.7% |
| 1977 | 19.1% | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 20.9% | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 20.8% | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 19.9% | -4.3% |
| 1981 | 19.0% | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 18.5% | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 17.9% | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 17.2% | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 15.8% | -8.0% |
| 1986 | 14.2% | -10.0% |
| 1987 | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 12.6% | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 11.4% | -10.2% |
| 1990 | 11.2% | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 11.0% | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 11.3% | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 11.0% | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 11.0% | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 11.6% | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 11.6% | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 11.9% | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 10.9% | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 9.3% | -14.5% |
| 2000 | 8.6% | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 8.3% | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 8.2% | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 6.7% | -18.6% |
| 2004 | 5.9% | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 5.3% | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 5.0% | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 3.7% | -27.3% |
| 2008 | 3.5% | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 3.6% | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 3.9% | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 3.4% | -10.6% |
| 2013 | 3.3% | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 3.3% | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 3.2% | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 3.2% | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 3.3% | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 3.4% | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.5% | 18.7% | 25.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.0% | 11.4% | 19.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.1% | 9.3% | 11.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.9% | 3.5% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 10 |
Countries ranked near IBRD only
More education data for IBRD only
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 68.1% (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 443.80 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 21.35 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0891 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 425.77 million (2024)
- Population ages 0-14 21.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in IBRD only?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in IBRD only was 3.4% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in IBRD only?
- The highest recorded value was 25.0% in 1971.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in IBRD only?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2% in 2017.
- How does IBRD only rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- IBRD only ranks 30th out of 45 groups with data for 2019.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in IBRD only?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this IBRD only 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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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/