Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Argentina
Argentina: Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official was 39,766 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Argentina, 1998–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Argentina stood at 39,766.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.8% on the previous year and up 189.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Argentina peaked at 49,001 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9,287, in 1998.
That places Argentina 5th out of 35 countries with data for 2022, 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 one year younger than the official in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9,287 | — |
| 1999 | 30,998 | +233.8% |
| 2000 | 11,775 | -62.0% |
| 2001 | 10,954 | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 10,299 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 11,692 | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 9,486 | -18.9% |
| 2005 | 10,877 | +14.7% |
| 2006 | 9,639 | -11.4% |
| 2007 | 15,549 | +61.3% |
| 2008 | 11,772 | -24.3% |
| 2009 | 11,187 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 10,470 | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 11,805 | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 13,734 | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 13,503 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 13,583 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 12,727 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 12,821 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 26,495 | +106.7% |
| 2018 | 9,333 | -64.8% |
| 2019 | 10,564 | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 12,327 | +16.7% |
| 2021 | 49,001 | +297.5% |
| 2022 | 39,766 | -18.8% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 39,766 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,730, 10.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 39,766 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,209, 7.6× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Argentina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +297.5% | 12,327 | 49,001 |
| 1999 | +233.8% | 9,287 | 30,998 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,142 | 9,287 | 30,998 | 2 |
| 2000s | 11,323 | 9,486 | 15,549 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,504 | 9,333 | 26,495 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,698 | 12,327 | 49,001 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More health data for Argentina
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6333 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,462 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 684 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0269 units per person (2025)
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- 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 one year younger than the official in Argentina?
- Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Argentina was 39,766 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 49,001 in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,287 in 1998.
- How does Argentina rank for number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official?
- Argentina ranks 5th out of 35 countries with data for 2022.
- Is number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official entry age to primary education (UNESCO). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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