Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age was 6.66 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Nicaragua, 1970–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 6.66 for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Nicaragua peaked at 45.68 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.9527, in 2005.
Nicaragua ranks 16th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 45.68 | — |
| 1971 | 43.64 | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 44.56 | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 44.16 | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 44.59 | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 42.95 | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 41.94 | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 42.87 | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 44.77 | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 35.89 | -19.8% |
| 1982 | 37.03 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 36.49 | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 37.99 | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 33.97 | -10.6% |
| 1986 | 35.35 | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 33.88 | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 33.66 | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 35.26 | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 32.62 | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 29.82 | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 26.28 | -11.9% |
| 1993 | 25.44 | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 24.58 | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 26.63 | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 27.76 | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 18.31 | -34.0% |
| 2000 | 15.29 | -16.5% |
| 2001 | 11.42 | -25.3% |
| 2002 | 4.45 | -61.0% |
| 2004 | 1.06 | -76.2% |
| 2005 | 0.9527 | -10.2% |
| 2006 | 3.02 | +217.2% |
| 2007 | 3.78 | +25.2% |
| 2008 | 3.21 | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 4.46 | +38.9% |
| 2023 | 6.66 | +49.3% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 6.66 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.88, 1.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 6.66 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.66, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Nicaragua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +217.2% | 0.9527 | 3.02 |
| 2004 | -76.2% | 4.45 | 1.06 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43.91 | 41.94 | 45.68 | 9 |
| 1980s | 35.5 | 33.66 | 37.99 | 9 |
| 1990s | 26.43 | 18.31 | 32.62 | 8 |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 0.9527 | 15.29 | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.46 | 4.46 | 4.46 | 1 |
| 2020s | 6.66 | 6.66 | 6.66 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 13 Guatemala 8.37 compare
- 14 Colombia 7.32 compare
- 15 Montserrat 6.69 compare
- 17 Dominican Republic 6.52 compare
- 18 Turks and Caicos Islands 5.03 compare
- 19 Costa Rica 4.73 compare
More health data for Nicaragua
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6599 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,175 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 215 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3497 % 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 0.0458 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.323 % 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 out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Nicaragua?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age in Nicaragua was 6.66 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 45.68 in 1970.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9527 in 2005.
- How does Nicaragua rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age?
- Nicaragua ranks 16th out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age (UNESCO). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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