Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Number of out-of-school children of primary school age was 74,698 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
74,698
Change on year
down 13.9%
World rank
9th
of 36 countries
All-time high
213,340
in 1972
All-time low
44,717
in 2019
Years of data
25
1972–2023
Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Dominican Republic, 1972–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Dominican Republic is 74,698, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 13.9% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Dominican Republic peaked at 213,340 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 44,717, in 2019.
That places Dominican Republic 9th out of 36 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 213,340 | — |
| 1999 | 196,806 | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 149,555 | -24.0% |
| 2002 | 69,439 | -53.6% |
| 2003 | 109,906 | +58.3% |
| 2004 | 172,621 | +57.1% |
| 2005 | 157,848 | -8.6% |
| 2006 | 170,992 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 98,421 | -42.4% |
| 2008 | 141,536 | +43.8% |
| 2009 | 48,386 | -65.8% |
| 2010 | 54,351 | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 52,377 | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 64,875 | +23.9% |
| 2013 | 68,572 | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 88,257 | +28.7% |
| 2015 | 46,019 | -47.9% |
| 2016 | 49,157 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 59,410 | +20.9% |
| 2018 | 64,074 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 44,717 | -30.2% |
| 2020 | 45,342 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 119,266 | +163.0% |
| 2022 | 86,746 | -27.3% |
| 2023 | 74,698 | -13.9% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 74,698 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 23,082, 3.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 74,698 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 30,558, 2.4× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 213,340 | 213,340 | 213,340 | 1 |
| 1990s | 196,806 | 196,806 | 196,806 | 1 |
| 2000s | 124,300 | 48,386 | 172,621 | 9 |
| 2010s | 59,181 | 44,717 | 88,257 | 10 |
| 2020s | 81,513 | 45,342 | 119,266 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
More health data for Dominican Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5233 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,287 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 598 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0418 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Dominican Republic?
- Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Dominican Republic was 74,698 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of out-of-school children of primary school age recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 213,340 in 1972.
- What is the lowest number of out-of-school children of primary school age recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,717 in 2019.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for number of out-of-school children of primary school age?
- Dominican Republic ranks 9th out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of out-of-school children of primary school age rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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