Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 12,844 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 12,844 number for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in 2018.
That represents a change of up 80.2% on the previous year and down 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 213,911 number in 1975 and was at its lowest, 5,397 number, in 2000.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 76th of 148 countries on this measure, 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 and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 108,091 number | — |
| 1972 | 133,649 number | +23.6% |
| 1973 | 188,912 number | +41.3% |
| 1974 | 196,342 number | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 213,911 number | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 163,596 number | -23.5% |
| 1977 | 151,981 number | -7.1% |
| 1978 | 145,691 number | -4.1% |
| 1979 | 146,983 number | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 100,311 number | -31.8% |
| 1982 | 117,964 number | +17.6% |
| 1998 | 14,911 number | -87.4% |
| 1999 | 7,006 number | -53.0% |
| 2000 | 5,397 number | -23.0% |
| 2002 | 15,913 number | +194.8% |
| 2004 | 25,423 number | +59.8% |
| 2006 | 40,271 number | +58.4% |
| 2007 | 107,935 number | +168.0% |
| 2008 | 41,670 number | -61.4% |
| 2009 | 38,076 number | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 33,662 number | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 54,425 number | +61.7% |
| 2012 | 99,759 number | +83.3% |
| 2013 | 40,289 number | -59.6% |
| 2014 | 37,268 number | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 18,950 number | -49.2% |
| 2017 | 7,128 number | -62.4% |
| 2018 | 12,844 number | +80.2% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 12,844 number is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,796 number, 4.6× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 12,844 number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,634 number, 2.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 161,017 number | 108,091 number | 213,911 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 109,138 number | 100,311 number | 117,964 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 10,958 number | 7,006 number | 14,911 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 39,241 number | 5,397 number | 107,935 number | 7 |
| 2010s | 38,041 number | 7,128 number | 99,759 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 73 Hungary 14,859 number compare
- 74 Mongolia 14,532 number compare
- 75 Netherlands 13,852 number compare
- 77 Tajikistan 12,356 number compare
- 78 Kuwait 12,189 number compare
- 79 Timor-Leste 11,889 number compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 12,844 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 213,911 number in 1975.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,397 number in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 76th out of 148 countries with data for 2018.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern 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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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/