Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Cuba
Cuba: Number of out-of-school children of primary school age was 25,033 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
25,033
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
17th
of 36 countries
All-time high
78,078
in 1972
All-time low
681
in 2001
Years of data
48
1972–2023
Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Cuba, 1972–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Cuba is 25,033, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 360.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Cuba peaked at 78,078 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 681, in 2001.
That places Cuba 17th out of 36 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 78,078 | — |
| 1973 | 40,265 | -48.4% |
| 1974 | 29,595 | -26.5% |
| 1979 | 47,171 | +59.4% |
| 1980 | 44,902 | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 57,754 | +28.6% |
| 1982 | 45,803 | -20.7% |
| 1983 | 24,959 | -45.5% |
| 1984 | 30,719 | +23.1% |
| 1985 | 46,821 | +52.4% |
| 1986 | 46,818 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 35,476 | -24.2% |
| 1988 | 31,941 | -10.0% |
| 1989 | 37,668 | +17.9% |
| 1990 | 44,038 | +16.9% |
| 1991 | 44,592 | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 34,469 | -22.7% |
| 1993 | 40,865 | +18.6% |
| 1994 | 36,432 | -10.8% |
| 1995 | 38,655 | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 13,326 | -65.5% |
| 1997 | 7,530 | -43.5% |
| 1998 | 5,495 | -27.0% |
| 1999 | 4,156 | -24.4% |
| 2000 | 2,225 | -46.5% |
| 2001 | 681 | -69.4% |
| 2002 | 1,696 | +149.0% |
| 2003 | 3,812 | +124.8% |
| 2004 | 5,764 | +51.2% |
| 2005 | 6,869 | +19.2% |
| 2006 | 10,698 | +55.7% |
| 2007 | 5,172 | -51.7% |
| 2008 | 13,504 | +161.1% |
| 2009 | 10,051 | -25.6% |
| 2010 | 13,213 | +31.5% |
| 2011 | 19,511 | +47.7% |
| 2012 | 15,947 | -18.3% |
| 2013 | 5,431 | -65.9% |
| 2014 | 15,284 | +181.4% |
| 2015 | 17,427 | +14.0% |
| 2016 | 16,213 | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 17,412 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 16,029 | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 13,833 | -13.7% |
| 2020 | 9,828 | -29.0% |
| 2021 | 9,490 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 25,107 | +164.6% |
| 2023 | 25,033 | -0.3% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 25,033 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 23,082, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 25,033 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 30,558, 82% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48,777 | 29,595 | 78,078 | 4 |
| 1980s | 40,286 | 24,959 | 57,754 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,956 | 4,156 | 44,592 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,047 | 681 | 13,504 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,030 | 5,431 | 19,511 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,364 | 9,490 | 25,107 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Cuba?
- Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Cuba was 25,033 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of out-of-school children of primary school age recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 78,078 in 1972.
- What is the lowest number of out-of-school children of primary school age recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 681 in 2001.
- How does Cuba rank for number of out-of-school children of primary school age?
- Cuba ranks 17th out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of out-of-school children of primary school age rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 360.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of out-of-school children of primary school age (UNESCO). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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