Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Lithuania
Lithuania: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 0.2% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Lithuania, 1998–2018
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 Lithuania is 0.2%, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 20.4% on the previous year and up 50.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Lithuania peaked at 3.8% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1999.
Lithuania ranks 174th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Lithuania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3.8% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | -99.2% |
| 2000 | 0.1% | +277.0% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | +172.2% |
| 2002 | 0.3% | -19.4% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | -55.9% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | +40.3% |
| 2005 | 0.2% | +22.8% |
| 2006 | 0.2% | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | -38.3% |
| 2009 | 0.1% | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -65.7% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | +120.4% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | +44.0% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -51.1% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +22.3% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | +124.4% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | -20.4% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 0.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.1%, 17% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 0.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7%, 26% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.9% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
- 171 Malta 0.2% compare
- 172 Iran, Islamic Republic of 0.2% compare
- 173 Canada 0.2% compare
- 175 Russian Federation 0.2% compare
- 176 Liechtenstein 0.1% compare
- 177 Uruguay 0.1% compare
More education data for Lithuania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,048 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 337 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,487 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,458 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 244,656 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 120,897 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4914 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0419 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Lithuania?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Lithuania was 0.2% 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 Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8% in 1998.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1999.
- How does Lithuania rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Lithuania ranks 174th 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 Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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/