Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Ireland
Ireland: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 1,031 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Ireland, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 1,031 number for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in 2018.
That represents a change of up 49.2% on the previous year and down 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Ireland peaked at 31,526 number in 1991 and was at its lowest, 691 number, in 2016.
Ireland ranks 116th of 148 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 children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Ireland, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9,352 number | — |
| 1972 | 10,158 number | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 7,815 number | -23.1% |
| 1974 | 8,806 number | +12.7% |
| 1975 | 9,408 number | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 8,956 number | -4.8% |
| 1977 | 9,588 number | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 10,157 number | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 23,974 number | +136.0% |
| 1991 | 31,526 number | +31.5% |
| 1992 | 30,172 number | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 26,169 number | -13.3% |
| 1996 | 27,698 number | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 6,159 number | -77.8% |
| 1999 | 2,324 number | -62.3% |
| 2000 | 3,033 number | +30.5% |
| 2001 | 4,450 number | +46.7% |
| 2007 | 1,698 number | -61.8% |
| 2008 | 2,039 number | +20.1% |
| 2016 | 691 number | -66.1% |
| 2018 | 1,031 number | +49.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1,031 number is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,796 number, 37% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1,031 number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,634 number, 22% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,280 number | 7,815 number | 10,158 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 23,974 number | 23,974 number | 23,974 number | 1 |
| 1990s | 20,675 number | 2,324 number | 31,526 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 2,805 number | 1,698 number | 4,450 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 861 number | 691 number | 1,031 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
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- 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 and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Ireland?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Ireland was 1,031 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 31,526 number in 1991.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 691 number in 2016.
- How does Ireland rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- Ireland ranks 116th out of 148 countries with data for 2018.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.4%. 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 and adolescents of primary and lower secondary school age, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number of children and adolescents of primary and lower 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/