Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Guyana

Guyana: Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official was 3,614 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3,614
Change on year
up 45.9%
World rank
18th
of 35 countries
All-time high
3,670
in 2020
All-time low
664
in 2012
Years of data
9
2003–2023

Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Guyana, 2003–2023

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2003201320232003: 1.5k2008: 2.1k2009: 1.3k2010: 1.3k2011: 8422012: 6642020: 3.7k2021: 2.5k2023: 3.6k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Guyana recorded 3,614 for number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in 2023.

The figure is up 45.9% on the previous year and up 444.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Guyana peaked at 3,670 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 664, in 2012.

Guyana ranks 18th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Guyana, year by year

Annual values for Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official entry age to primary education (UNESCO) in Guyana, 2003 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2003 1,549
2008 2,078 +34.2%
2009 1,269 -38.9%
2010 1,270 +0.1%
2011 842 -33.7%
2012 664 -21.1%
2020 3,670 +452.7%
2021 2,477 -32.5%
2023 3,614 +45.9%

Guyana compared with similar countries

  • Guyana's 3,614 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,730, 97% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Guyana's 3,614 is above the median for high income countries, which is 943, 3.8× the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,632 1,269 2,078 3
2010s 925.33 664 1,270 3
2020s 3,254 2,477 3,670 3

Countries ranked near Guyana

  1. 15 Colombia 7,322 compare
  2. 16 Ecuador 6,688 compare
  3. 17 Belize 3,730 compare
  4. 19 Suriname 2,149 compare
  5. 20 Jamaica 1,818 compare
  6. 21 Costa Rica 1,588 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Guyana?
Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Guyana was 3,614 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official recorded in Guyana?
The highest recorded value was 3,670 in 2020.
What is the lowest number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official recorded in Guyana?
The lowest recorded value was 664 in 2012.
How does Guyana rank for number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official?
Guyana ranks 18th out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
Is number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official rising or falling in Guyana?
Over the last ten years it is up 444.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guyana 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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Indicator
Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official entry age to primary education (UNESCO)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
35 places, 615 data points, 1998–2024
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