Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 0.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal, 2001–2023
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 sexes in Portugal is 0.1%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 80.5% on the previous year and down 94.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 17.9% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2023.
Portugal ranks 184th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17.9% | — |
| 2013 | 1.2% | -93.2% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | -65.7% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | +27.9% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | +232.5% |
| 2017 | 1.4% | -19.8% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | -43.4% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | -60.5% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | +104.3% |
| 2021 | 0.5% | -20.9% |
| 2022 | 0.4% | -30.7% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | -80.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 0.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.8%, 1% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 0.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.5%, 1% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.8% | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 181 Singapore 0.6% compare
- 182 Saudi Arabia 0.5% compare
- 183 United Arab Emirates 0.4% compare
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 sexes in Portugal?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal was 0.1% 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 17.9% in 2001.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2023.
- How does Portugal rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 184th 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 Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.3%. 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 (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release