Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and was 83,413 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in United Kingdom, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in United Kingdom stood at 83,413 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.9% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in United Kingdom peaked at 820,232 number in 1981 and was at its lowest, 37,814 number, in 2015.
That places United Kingdom 50th out of 136 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 751,672 number | — |
| 1973 | 775,697 number | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 634,495 number | -18.2% |
| 1975 | 652,631 number | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 653,407 number | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 678,707 number | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 719,002 number | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 747,556 number | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 820,232 number | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 807,054 number | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 170,212 number | -78.9% |
| 1999 | 145,522 number | -14.5% |
| 2000 | 161,539 number | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 158,473 number | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 148,257 number | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 174,904 number | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 143,543 number | -17.9% |
| 2005 | 141,240 number | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 231,775 number | +64.1% |
| 2007 | 301,190 number | +29.9% |
| 2008 | 220,447 number | -26.8% |
| 2009 | 195,520 number | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 155,087 number | -20.7% |
| 2011 | 203,301 number | +31.1% |
| 2012 | 249,411 number | +22.7% |
| 2013 | 140,563 number | -43.6% |
| 2014 | 58,349 number | -58.5% |
| 2015 | 37,814 number | -35.2% |
| 2017 | 67,849 number | +79.4% |
| 2018 | 83,413 number | +22.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 83,413 number is above the median for high income countries, which is 8,214 number, 10.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 83,413 number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18,543 number, 4.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 701,646 number | 634,495 number | 775,697 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 813,643 number | 807,054 number | 820,232 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 157,867 number | 145,522 number | 170,212 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 187,689 number | 141,240 number | 301,190 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 124,473 number | 37,814 number | 249,411 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in United Kingdom?
- Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in United Kingdom was 83,413 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 820,232 number in 1981.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,814 number in 2015.
- How does United Kingdom rank for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and?
- United Kingdom ranks 50th out of 136 countries with data for 2018.
- Is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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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/