Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 216 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal is 216, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 80.6% on the previous year and down 94.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 71,043 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 216, in 2023.
Portugal ranks 170th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 71,043 | — |
| 2013 | 4,016 | -94.3% |
| 2014 | 1,381 | -65.6% |
| 2015 | 1,788 | +29.5% |
| 2016 | 6,059 | +238.9% |
| 2017 | 4,811 | -20.6% |
| 2018 | 2,675 | -44.4% |
| 2019 | 1,025 | -61.7% |
| 2020 | 2,076 | +102.5% |
| 2021 | 1,630 | -21.5% |
| 2022 | 1,116 | -31.5% |
| 2023 | 216 | -80.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 216 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10,070, 2% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 216 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,703, 2% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71,043 | 71,043 | 71,043 | 1 |
| 2010s | 3,108 | 1,025 | 6,059 | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,260 | 216 | 2,076 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 167 Cayman Islands 282 compare
- 168 Tuvalu 246 compare
- 169 Saint Kitts and Nevis 244.97 compare
- 170 Antigua and Barbuda 216 compare
- 172 Turks and Caicos Islands 213 compare
- 173 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 207 compare
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal?
- Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Portugal was 216 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 71,043 in 2001.
- What is the lowest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 216 in 2023.
- How does Portugal rank for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 170th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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