Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 25.9% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Puerto Rico, 2011–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Puerto Rico stood at 25.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Puerto Rico peaked at 27.3% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 15.9%, in 2015.
That places Puerto Rico 69th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 27.3% | — |
| 2012 | 25.7% | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 21.5% | -16.3% |
| 2014 | 17.0% | -20.8% |
| 2015 | 15.9% | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 19.5% | +22.4% |
| 2018 | 16.6% | -14.6% |
| 2023 | 25.3% | +52.3% |
| 2024 | 25.9% | +2.2% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 25.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.8%, 3.3× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 25.9% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18.9%, 1.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.5% | 15.9% | 27.3% | 7 |
| 2020s | 25.6% | 25.3% | 25.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More education data for Puerto Rico
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 20,845 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,445 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,807 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 171,527 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 144,542 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0451 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Puerto Rico?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Puerto Rico was 25.9% in 2024, 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 27.3% in 2011.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.9% in 2015.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Puerto Rico ranks 69th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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