Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Ireland
Ireland: Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 868 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Ireland, 2001–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Ireland stood at 868.
The figure is down 12.9% on the previous year and down 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Ireland peaked at 15,829 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 600, in 2016.
Ireland ranks 160th 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 youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15,829 | — |
| 2002 | 13,895 | -12.2% |
| 2003 | 11,122 | -20.0% |
| 2004 | 8,010 | -28.0% |
| 2005 | 7,081 | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 11,095 | +56.7% |
| 2007 | 5,680 | -48.8% |
| 2008 | 8,360 | +47.2% |
| 2009 | 6,581 | -21.3% |
| 2010 | 2,934 | -55.4% |
| 2011 | 1,244 | -57.6% |
| 2012 | 1,376 | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 1,302 | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 1,063 | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 600 | -43.6% |
| 2017 | 716 | +19.3% |
| 2018 | 2,247 | +213.8% |
| 2019 | 2,188 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 3,271 | +49.5% |
| 2021 | 996 | -69.6% |
| 2022 | 868 | -12.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 868 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10,070, 9% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 868 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,703, 7% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,739 | 5,680 | 15,829 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,519 | 600 | 2,934 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,712 | 868 | 3,271 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Ireland?
- Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Ireland was 868 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 15,829 in 2001.
- What is the lowest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 600 in 2016.
- How does Ireland rank for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 160th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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