Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Paraguay
Paraguay: Number of out-of-school children of primary school age was 99,708 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Paraguay, 1970–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Paraguay is 99,708, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 778.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Paraguay peaked at 118,171 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 2,405, in 1991.
Paraguay ranks 6th of 36 countries on this measure, 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 61,648 | — |
| 1972 | 118,171 | +91.7% |
| 1973 | 67,354 | -43.0% |
| 1975 | 80,213 | +19.1% |
| 1976 | 72,670 | -9.4% |
| 1977 | 65,473 | -9.9% |
| 1978 | 55,115 | -15.8% |
| 1979 | 47,633 | -13.6% |
| 1980 | 37,312 | -21.7% |
| 1981 | 30,540 | -18.1% |
| 1983 | 30,054 | -1.6% |
| 1984 | 29,878 | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 26,807 | -10.3% |
| 1986 | 29,877 | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 24,021 | -19.6% |
| 1988 | 14,829 | -38.3% |
| 1989 | 6,359 | -57.1% |
| 1990 | 3,292 | -48.2% |
| 1991 | 2,405 | -26.9% |
| 1992 | 61,541 | +2458.9% |
| 1993 | 2,425 | -96.1% |
| 1994 | 33,568 | +1284.2% |
| 1995 | 41,132 | +22.5% |
| 1996 | 20,213 | -50.9% |
| 1999 | 5,408 | -73.2% |
| 2000 | 6,735 | +24.5% |
| 2001 | 6,173 | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 5,680 | -8.0% |
| 2003 | 5,193 | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 5,720 | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 6,259 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 5,463 | -12.7% |
| 2007 | 4,428 | -18.9% |
| 2008 | 9,493 | +114.4% |
| 2009 | 15,679 | +65.2% |
| 2010 | 11,843 | -24.5% |
| 2011 | 11,085 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 11,344 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 74,167 | +553.8% |
| 2020 | 89,739 | +21.0% |
| 2021 | 93,002 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 93,829 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 99,708 | +6.3% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 99,708 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 23,082, 4.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 99,708 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 30,558, 3.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Paraguay changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +2458.9% | 2,405 | 61,541 |
| 1994 | +1284.2% | 2,425 | 33,568 |
| 2016 | +553.8% | 11,344 | 74,167 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 71,035 | 47,633 | 118,171 | 8 |
| 1980s | 25,520 | 6,359 | 37,312 | 9 |
| 1990s | 21,248 | 2,405 | 61,541 | 8 |
| 2000s | 7,082 | 4,428 | 15,679 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,110 | 11,085 | 74,167 | 4 |
| 2020s | 94,070 | 89,739 | 99,708 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More health data for Paraguay
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2374 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,098 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 339 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5252 % 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 0.0469 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5185 % 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 Paraguay?
- Number of out-of-school children of primary school age in Paraguay was 99,708 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of out-of-school children of primary school age recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 118,171 in 1972.
- What is the lowest number of out-of-school children of primary school age recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,405 in 1991.
- How does Paraguay rank for number of out-of-school children of primary school age?
- Paraguay ranks 6th out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of out-of-school children of primary school age rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 778.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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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