Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Guyana
Guyana: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 36.6% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Guyana, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Guyana stood at 36.6%.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Guyana peaked at 56.9% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 21.9%, in 2011.
That places Guyana 47th out of 184 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 sexes in Guyana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 56.9% | — |
| 1974 | 50.8% | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 35.8% | -29.6% |
| 2011 | 21.9% | -38.9% |
| 2012 | 26.7% | +22.3% |
| 2020 | 38.1% | +42.3% |
| 2021 | 35.9% | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 36.6% | +1.9% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 36.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.8%, 4.7× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 36.6% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18.9%, 1.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 53.8% | 50.8% | 56.9% | 2 |
| 2000s | 35.8% | 35.8% | 35.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 24.3% | 21.9% | 26.7% | 2 |
| 2020s | 36.9% | 35.9% | 38.1% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More education data for Guyana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Guyana?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Guyana was 36.6% 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 56.9% in 1971.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.9% in 2011.
- How does Guyana rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Guyana ranks 47th 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 Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release