Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Ireland
Ireland: Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both was 2,738 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Ireland, 1973–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 2,738 number for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in 2018.
The figure is up 59.7% on the previous year and down 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Ireland peaked at 38,622 number in 1973 and was at its lowest, 1,291 number, in 2016.
Ireland ranks 118th of 142 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 adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Ireland, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 38,622 number | — |
| 1974 | 33,642 number | -12.9% |
| 1998 | 26,720 number | -20.6% |
| 1999 | 19,318 number | -27.7% |
| 2000 | 19,398 number | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 19,501 number | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 17,898 number | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 14,733 number | -17.7% |
| 2004 | 10,502 number | -28.7% |
| 2005 | 9,249 number | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 13,275 number | +43.5% |
| 2007 | 7,378 number | -44.4% |
| 2008 | 10,399 number | +40.9% |
| 2009 | 8,479 number | -18.5% |
| 2010 | 4,109 number | -51.5% |
| 2011 | 3,708 number | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 2,142 number | -42.2% |
| 2014 | 1,651 number | -22.9% |
| 2015 | 1,617 number | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 1,291 number | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 1,714 number | +32.8% |
| 2018 | 2,738 number | +59.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2,738 number is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,507 number, 18% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2,738 number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26,257 number, 10% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36,132 number | 33,642 number | 38,622 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 23,019 number | 19,318 number | 26,720 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 13,081 number | 7,378 number | 19,501 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,371 number | 1,291 number | 4,109 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Ireland?
- Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Ireland was 2,738 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 38,622 number in 1973.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,291 number in 2016.
- How does Ireland rank for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both?
- Ireland ranks 118th out of 142 countries with data for 2018.
- Is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.7%. 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 adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number of adolescents and youth of secondary school age who are not enrolled or attending school during in a given academic year. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/