Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq
Iraq: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 7.2% in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2007, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq stood at 7.2%.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and down 69.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq peaked at 42.9% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 5.6%, in 2003.
Iraq ranks 59th 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 42.9% | — |
| 1972 | 40.3% | -6.0% |
| 1973 | 37.7% | -6.5% |
| 1974 | 35.3% | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 35.5% | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 27.5% | -22.6% |
| 1977 | 26.2% | -4.7% |
| 1978 | 24.6% | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 10.0% | -59.1% |
| 1980 | 6.5% | -35.4% |
| 1981 | 7.3% | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 11.6% | +59.6% |
| 1985 | 12.6% | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 11.9% | -5.5% |
| 1987 | 10.1% | -14.8% |
| 1988 | 9.0% | -11.0% |
| 1989 | 10.1% | +11.7% |
| 1993 | 21.4% | +112.3% |
| 1996 | 23.9% | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 10.0% | -58.3% |
| 2000 | 11.1% | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 5.6% | -49.4% |
| 2004 | 7.0% | +24.5% |
| 2007 | 7.2% | +2.9% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 7.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.9%, 3.7× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 7.2% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.9%, 3.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31.1% | 10.0% | 42.9% | 9 |
| 1980s | 9.9% | 6.5% | 12.6% | 8 |
| 1990s | 18.4% | 10.0% | 23.9% | 3 |
| 2000s | 7.7% | 5.6% | 11.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iraq was 7.2% in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 42.9% in 1971.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.6% in 2003.
- How does Iraq rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Iraq ranks 59th out of 188 countries with data for 2007.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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/