Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural in Estonia
Estonia: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural was 5.1% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural in Estonia, 2006–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural in Estonia is 5.1%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.6% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural in Estonia peaked at 17.5% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2016.
That places Estonia 59th out of 68 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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, rural in Estonia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13.3% | — |
| 2007 | 17.5% | +31.4% |
| 2008 | 10.0% | -43.0% |
| 2009 | 6.0% | -40.2% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 5.4% | +26.9% |
| 2012 | 4.6% | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 6.1% | +32.1% |
| 2014 | 7.1% | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 7.9% | +10.9% |
| 2016 | 3.1% | -60.8% |
| 2017 | 7.2% | +133.9% |
| 2018 | 14.8% | +103.7% |
| 2019 | 6.0% | -59.6% |
| 2020 | 6.2% | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 5.1% | -18.6% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 5.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 73% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 5.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.8%, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.7% | 6.0% | 17.5% | 4 |
| 2010s | 6.7% | 3.1% | 14.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.7% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.065 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural in Estonia?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural in Estonia was 5.1% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5% in 2007.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2016.
- How does Estonia rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural?
- Estonia ranks 59th out of 68 countries with data for 2021.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, rural rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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, rural, male (household survey data) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release