Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 9.6% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Liechtenstein, 2004–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Liechtenstein stood at 9.6%.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Liechtenstein peaked at 15.7% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 8.7%, in 2012.
Liechtenstein ranks 130th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Liechtenstein, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12.1% | — |
| 2008 | 9.8% | -19.1% |
| 2009 | 11.1% | +12.7% |
| 2010 | 9.5% | -14.6% |
| 2011 | 11.9% | +25.3% |
| 2012 | 8.7% | -26.9% |
| 2014 | 12.1% | +39.5% |
| 2015 | 13.4% | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 13.3% | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 11.1% | -16.5% |
| 2018 | 15.7% | +41.4% |
| 2019 | 8.8% | -44.0% |
| 2020 | 9.5% | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 9.6% | +1.9% |
Liechtenstein compared with similar countries
- Liechtenstein's 9.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.8%, 1.2× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Liechtenstein's 9.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.5%, 1.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.0% | 9.8% | 12.1% | 3 |
| 2010s | 11.6% | 8.7% | 15.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 9.6% | 9.5% | 9.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liechtenstein
More education data for Liechtenstein
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 324 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 345 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 411 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,208 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 40 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.3033 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,984 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Liechtenstein?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Liechtenstein was 9.6% in 2021, 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 Liechtenstein?
- The highest recorded value was 15.7% in 2018.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.7% in 2012.
- How does Liechtenstein rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Liechtenstein ranks 130th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Liechtenstein 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