Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both was 15.4% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
15.4%
World rank
31st
of 71 countries
All-time high
21.6%
in 2012
All-time low
14.3%
in 2018
Years of data
5
2006–2023
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Kyrgyzstan, 2006–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Kyrgyzstan recorded 15.4% for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in 2023.
The figure is down 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 21.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 14.3%, in 2018.
That places Kyrgyzstan 31st out of 71 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 19.3% | — |
| 2012 | 21.6% | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 19.2% | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 14.3% | -25.5% |
| 2023 | 15.4% | +7.3% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 15.4% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 38.1%, 40% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 15.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 2.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.3% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 18.4% | 14.3% | 21.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.4% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
More education data for Kyrgyzstan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,346 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 54 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 134,559 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 148,770 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 909,619 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 630,435 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0859 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Kyrgyzstan?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Kyrgyzstan was 15.4% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 21.6% in 2012.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.3% in 2018.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 31st out of 71 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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, both sexes (household survey data) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release