Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia
Tunisia: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 1.2% in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia, 1971–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2013, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia stood at 1.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.9% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 24.3% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2002.
Tunisia ranks 125th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 22.2% | — |
| 1975 | 24.3% | +9.4% |
| 1978 | 22.2% | -8.7% |
| 1979 | 20.7% | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 18.7% | -10.0% |
| 1981 | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| 1982 | 14.3% | -15.3% |
| 1983 | 11.3% | -21.3% |
| 1984 | 8.4% | -25.2% |
| 1985 | 7.6% | -9.9% |
| 1986 | 6.7% | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 6.2% | -8.1% |
| 1988 | 5.8% | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 5.5% | -6.7% |
| 1990 | 6.2% | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 5.2% | -16.0% |
| 1992 | 4.8% | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 4.0% | -17.1% |
| 1994 | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 3.8% | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 4.7% | +25.6% |
| 1997 | 5.9% | +23.8% |
| 1999 | 5.9% | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 4.8% | -18.7% |
| 2001 | 2.9% | -38.8% |
| 2002 | 0.7% | -75.1% |
| 2003 | 1.0% | +42.4% |
| 2004 | 1.2% | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 1.5% | +17.4% |
| 2007 | 2.5% | +65.9% |
| 2008 | 2.1% | -14.5% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | -30.0% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | -20.7% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | +24.3% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | -20.9% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1.2% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.0%, 19% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1.2% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.9%, 60% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.3% | 20.7% | 24.3% | 4 |
| 1980s | 10.1% | 5.5% | 18.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.9% | 3.8% | 6.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 122 United Arab Emirates 1.3% compare
- 123 Trinidad and Tobago 1.2% compare
- 124 Macao 1.2% compare
- 126 Latvia 1.1% compare
- 127 Tonga 1.1% compare
- 128 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.1% compare
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Tunisia was 1.2% in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.3% in 1975.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2002.
- How does Tunisia rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 125th out of 188 countries with data for 2013.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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/