Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 38,074 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 38,074 for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.7% on the previous year and up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria peaked at 129,689 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 17,420, in 2017.
Bulgaria ranks 87th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 129,689 | — |
| 2002 | 107,593 | -17.0% |
| 2003 | 79,575 | -26.0% |
| 2004 | 71,000 | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 67,624 | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 65,171 | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 64,375 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 62,538 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 58,182 | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 52,327 | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 44,218 | -15.5% |
| 2012 | 44,005 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 42,849 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 31,044 | -27.6% |
| 2015 | 26,541 | -14.5% |
| 2016 | 23,368 | -12.0% |
| 2017 | 17,420 | -25.5% |
| 2018 | 23,648 | +35.8% |
| 2019 | 20,969 | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 17,516 | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 21,925 | +25.2% |
| 2022 | 28,446 | +29.7% |
| 2023 | 33,481 | +17.7% |
| 2024 | 38,074 | +13.7% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 38,074 is above the median for high income countries, which is 10,070, 3.8× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 38,074 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,703, 3.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78,416 | 58,182 | 129,689 | 9 |
| 2010s | 32,639 | 17,420 | 52,327 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,888 | 17,516 | 38,074 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More education data for Bulgaria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria?
- Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Bulgaria was 38,074 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 129,689 in 2001.
- What is the lowest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,420 in 2017.
- How does Bulgaria rank for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 87th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release