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 1.2% 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 1.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 34.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Brunei Darussalam peaked at 1.9% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2017.
That places Brunei Darussalam 83rd out of 103 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Brunei Darussalam, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.9% | — |
| 2017 | 1.0% | -46.4% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | +44.2% |
| 2019 | 1.2% | -18.9% |
| 2020 | 1.3% | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | +31.4% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | -25.1% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | -2.2% |
Brunei Darussalam compared with similar countries
- Brunei Darussalam's 1.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 13% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Brunei Darussalam's 1.2% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 1.3× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brunei Darussalam
More education data for Brunei Darussalam
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,040 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 66 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,407 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,068 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 40,924 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,751 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0816 units per person (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 1.2% 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 1.9% 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 1.0% in 2017.
- How does Brunei Darussalam rank for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 83rd out of 103 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 34.3%. 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, 25-54 years old, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release