Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Argentina
Argentina: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 6.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.5%
Change on year
up 13.5%
World rank
147th
of 184 countries
All-time high
63.7%
in 1974
All-time low
4.8%
in 2021
Years of data
28
1974–2023
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Argentina, 1974–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 6.5% for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is up 13.5% on the previous year and down 51.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Argentina peaked at 63.7% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 4.8%, in 2021.
Argentina ranks 147th of 184 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 sexes in Argentina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 63.7% | — |
| 1975 | 62.3% | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 31.7% | -49.1% |
| 1999 | 26.6% | -16.1% |
| 2000 | 23.6% | -11.4% |
| 2001 | 19.6% | -16.9% |
| 2002 | 18.0% | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 18.1% | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 19.5% | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 20.4% | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 19.1% | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 18.9% | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 16.4% | -13.3% |
| 2009 | 17.9% | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 16.8% | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 15.5% | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 14.2% | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 13.2% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 11.3% | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 9.5% | -15.8% |
| 2017 | 10.0% | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 9.9% | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 8.6% | -13.2% |
| 2020 | 8.0% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 4.8% | -40.7% |
| 2022 | 5.7% | +20.5% |
| 2023 | 6.5% | +13.5% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 6.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.6%, 33% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 6.5% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18.9%, 34% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 63.0% | 62.3% | 63.7% | 2 |
| 1990s | 29.1% | 26.6% | 31.7% | 2 |
| 2000s | 19.1% | 16.4% | 23.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.3% | 8.6% | 16.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.3% | 4.8% | 8.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More education data for Argentina
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1006 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Argentina?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Argentina was 6.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 63.7% in 1974.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.8% in 2021.
- How does Argentina rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 147th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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 (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release