Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal was 50.4% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Brunei Darussalam, 2014–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Brunei Darussalam is 50.4%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.5% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Brunei Darussalam peaked at 56.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 44.5%, in 2020.
That places Brunei Darussalam 69th out of 110 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Brunei Darussalam, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 56.2% | — |
| 2017 | 50.0% | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 49.8% | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 45.6% | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 44.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 46.7% | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 45.7% | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 50.4% | +10.5% |
Brunei Darussalam compared with similar countries
- Brunei Darussalam's 50.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 66.1%, 76% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Brunei Darussalam's 50.4% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 50.6%, 100% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.4% | 45.6% | 56.2% | 4 |
| 2020s | 46.8% | 44.5% | 50.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brunei Darussalam
More education data for Brunei Darussalam
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0816 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,751 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -2.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19,590 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0392 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0816 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18,161 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Brunei Darussalam?
- Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Brunei Darussalam was 50.4% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The highest recorded value was 56.2% in 2014.
- What is the lowest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.5% in 2020.
- How does Brunei Darussalam rank for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 69th out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
- Is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal rising or falling in Brunei Darussalam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Brunei Darussalam data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 15-24 years old, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release