Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland
Ireland: Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and was 2,155 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland, 1973–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland stood at 2,155 number.
That represents a change of up 66.9% on the previous year and down 72.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland peaked at 28,026 number in 1973 and was at its lowest, 1,291 number, in 2016.
That places Ireland 113th out of 136 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 28,026 number | — |
| 1974 | 27,941 number | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 18,568 number | -33.5% |
| 1999 | 14,663 number | -21.0% |
| 2000 | 15,078 number | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 15,918 number | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 15,409 number | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 12,640 number | -18.0% |
| 2004 | 9,368 number | -25.9% |
| 2005 | 9,257 number | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 10,638 number | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 6,014 number | -43.5% |
| 2008 | 7,702 number | +28.1% |
| 2009 | 6,175 number | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 5,058 number | -18.1% |
| 2011 | 3,084 number | -39.0% |
| 2012 | 2,350 number | -23.8% |
| 2016 | 1,291 number | -45.1% |
| 2018 | 2,155 number | +66.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2,155 number is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,214 number, 26% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2,155 number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18,543 number, 12% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27,984 number | 27,941 number | 28,026 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 16,616 number | 14,663 number | 18,568 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 10,820 number | 6,014 number | 15,918 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,788 number | 1,291 number | 5,058 number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- 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 children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland?
- Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Ireland was 2,155 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 28,026 number in 1973.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,291 number in 2016.
- How does Ireland rank for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and?
- Ireland ranks 113th out of 136 countries with data for 2018.
- Is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.0%. 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 children, adolescents and youth of primary and secondary school age, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number of children, adolescents, and youth of primary, lower secondary, and upper 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/