Out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex in Malta
Malta: Out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex was 2.09 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex in Malta, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex in Malta stood at 2.09.
That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex in Malta peaked at 3.68 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.52, in 2013.
That places Malta 10th out of 43 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.52 | — |
| 2014 | 2.66 | +411.5% |
| 2015 | 3.68 | +38.3% |
| 2016 | 3.47 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 2.48 | -28.5% |
| 2018 | 1.79 | -27.8% |
| 2019 | 1.67 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 2.4 | +43.7% |
| 2021 | 1.7 | -29.2% |
| 2022 | 1.25 | -26.5% |
| 2023 | 1.88 | +50.4% |
| 2024 | 2.09 | +11.2% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 2.09 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.97, 2.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.32 | 0.52 | 3.68 | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.86 | 1.25 | 2.4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.8129 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.3593 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.8129 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4258 % change on previous year (2100)
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 -0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1107 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.805 (2100)
- Population density 1,125 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex in Malta?
- Out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex in Malta was 2.09 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 3.68 in 2015.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.52 in 2013.
- How does Malta rank for out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex?
- Malta ranks 10th out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Out-of-school rate in population of lower secondary school age, by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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