Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex was 11.8% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
11.8%
Change on year
up 9.6%
World rank
3rd
of 42 countries
All-time high
13.2%
in 2013
All-time low
6.1%
in 2017
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Bulgaria, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 11.8% for out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.6% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Bulgaria peaked at 13.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 6.1%, in 2017.
Bulgaria ranks 3rd of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13.2% | — |
| 2014 | 10.0% | -24.4% |
| 2015 | 8.7% | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 8.0% | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 6.1% | -23.6% |
| 2018 | 8.3% | +36.1% |
| 2019 | 7.5% | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 6.3% | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 7.7% | +21.5% |
| 2022 | 9.5% | +23.3% |
| 2023 | 10.8% | +13.5% |
| 2024 | 11.8% | +9.6% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 11.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.2%, 1.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 11.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 1.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.8% | 6.1% | 13.2% | 7 |
| 2020s | 9.2% | 6.3% | 11.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 1 Romania 27.2% compare
- 2 Serbia 12.1% compare
- 4 Switzerland 11.3% compare
- 5 Germany 11.2% compare
- 6 Liechtenstein 10.8% compare
More population data for Bulgaria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.34 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,187 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.8803 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.921 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 32.53 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 146,527 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Bulgaria?
- Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Bulgaria was 11.8% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 13.2% in 2013.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.1% in 2017.
- How does Bulgaria rank for out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex?
- Bulgaria ranks 3rd out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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