Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Sweden
Sweden: Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex was 3.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Sweden, 2015–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Sweden is 3.0%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Sweden peaked at 3.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2017.
Sweden ranks 32nd of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.2% | — |
| 2016 | 1.4% | -37.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 2.3% | — |
| 2020 | 3.0% | +27.2% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | -14.6% |
| 2022 | 2.6% | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 2.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 3.0% | +6.4% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 3.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.2%, 42% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 3.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 43% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More population data for Sweden
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7238 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1458 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4642 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1484 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 27.91 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 479,660 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Sweden?
- Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Sweden was 3.0% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 3.0% in 2024.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2017.
- How does Sweden rank for out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex?
- Sweden ranks 32nd 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 Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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