Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Georgia
Georgia: Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 6,688 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Georgia, 1996–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Georgia recorded 6,688 for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 234.4% on the previous year and up 95.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Georgia peaked at 63,682 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
Georgia ranks 129th 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 Georgia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 55,453 | — |
| 1997 | 63,682 | +14.8% |
| 1999 | 60,942 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 60,443 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 9,641 | -84.0% |
| 2007 | 3,610 | -62.6% |
| 2008 | 3,415 | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 3,201 | — |
| 2012 | 5,252 | +64.1% |
| 2013 | 3,168 | -39.7% |
| 2014 | 3,419 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 4,786 | +40.0% |
| 2016 | 2,267 | -52.6% |
| 2017 | 2,095 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 1,288 | -38.5% |
| 2019 | 1,295 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,128 | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 1,493 | +32.3% |
| 2022 | 1,646 | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 2,000 | +21.5% |
| 2024 | 6,688 | +234.4% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 6,688 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31,742, 21% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 6,688 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,703, 57% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 60,026 | 55,453 | 63,682 | 3 |
| 2000s | 15,422 | 0 | 60,443 | 5 |
| 2010s | 2,975 | 1,288 | 5,252 | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,591 | 1,128 | 6,688 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
More education data for Georgia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,929 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 749 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 38,001 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 39,921 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 306,567 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 342,203 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8392 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0898 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Georgia?
- Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Georgia was 6,688 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 Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 63,682 in 1997.
- What is the lowest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Georgia rank for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Georgia ranks 129th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release