Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female in Bhutan
Bhutan: Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female was 1,497 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female in Bhutan, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female in Bhutan stood at 1,497.
That represents a change of down 25.5% on the previous year and down 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female in Bhutan peaked at 8,762 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1,343, in 2021.
Bhutan ranks 141st of 180 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, female in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8,762 | — |
| 1999 | 8,570 | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 8,388 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 8,754 | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 8,133 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 8,372 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 7,987 | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 7,326 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 6,136 | -16.2% |
| 2011 | 5,160 | -15.9% |
| 2012 | 4,262 | -17.4% |
| 2013 | 4,214 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 3,640 | -13.6% |
| 2015 | 2,565 | -29.5% |
| 2016 | 2,688 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 2,769 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 2,863 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 1,343 | -53.1% |
| 2022 | 1,852 | +37.9% |
| 2023 | 2,009 | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 1,497 | -25.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,666 | 8,570 | 8,762 | 2 |
| 2000s | 8,160 | 7,326 | 8,754 | 6 |
| 2010s | 3,811 | 2,565 | 6,136 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,675 | 1,343 | 2,009 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 138 Micronesia, Federated States of 1,579 compare
- 139 Montenegro 1,576 compare
- 140 Israel 1,571 compare
- 142 Hong Kong, China 1,452 compare
- 143 Luxembourg 1,161 compare
- 144 Slovenia 1,155 compare
More education data for Bhutan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female in Bhutan?
- Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female in Bhutan was 1,497 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 8,762 in 1998.
- What is the lowest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,343 in 2021.
- How does Bhutan rank for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female?
- Bhutan ranks 141st out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release