Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted was 1.12 GPIA in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Saudi Arabia, 2009–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Saudi Arabia is 1.12 GPIA, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 1,148.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.25 GPIA in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.022 GPIA, in 2016.
Saudi Arabia ranks 26th of 180 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0.0895 GPIA | — |
| 2013 | 0.5529 GPIA | +517.9% |
| 2014 | 0.5589 GPIA | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 0.2726 GPIA | -51.2% |
| 2016 | 0.022 GPIA | -91.9% |
| 2020 | 1.25 GPIA | +5591.0% |
| 2021 | 1.12 GPIA | -10.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1.12 GPIA is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.844 GPIA, 1.3× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1.12 GPIA is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.8277 GPIA, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0895 GPIA | 0.0895 GPIA | 0.0895 GPIA | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.3516 GPIA | 0.022 GPIA | 0.5589 GPIA | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.18 GPIA | 1.12 GPIA | 1.25 GPIA | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Saudi Arabia?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Saudi Arabia was 1.12 GPIA in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 GPIA in 2020.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.022 GPIA in 2016.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 26th out of 180 countries with data for 2021.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,148.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release