Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Portugal
Portugal: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both was 1.2% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Portugal, 2006–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Portugal is 1.2%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 79.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Portugal peaked at 10.7% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2016.
Portugal ranks 71st of 71 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 youth of upper secondary school age, both in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 10.7% | — |
| 2007 | 8.7% | -19.0% |
| 2008 | 7.0% | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 6.6% | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 4.5% | -31.6% |
| 2011 | 5.9% | +29.9% |
| 2012 | 3.6% | -37.7% |
| 2013 | 3.2% | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | -52.0% |
| 2015 | 1.4% | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 1.0% | -30.1% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -14.5% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +15.0% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | -4.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.2%, 19% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 17% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.2% | 6.6% | 10.7% | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Portugal?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both in Portugal was 1.2% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 10.7% in 2006.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2016.
- How does Portugal rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both?
- Portugal ranks 71st out of 71 countries with data for 2021.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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