children and young people were out of school in 2024
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global primary school completion rate in 2024, up from 85% in 2015
In 2024, 273 million children and young people were out of school. Progress is possible: global primary completion rose from 85% in 2015 to 88% in 2024.
Completion and enrollment measure different things; neither alone proves learning proficiency. Estimates can miss abrupt disruptions in conflict-affected countries.
Reference years are shown for each measure. These statistics describe global conditions, not results achieved by The Raines Foundation. Sources checked October 15, 2026.
Sources and reporting dates
- UNESCO UIS/GEM — Out-of-school rate ↗ Live data page
- UNESCO UIS/GEM — Completion rate ↗ Live data page
- UNESCO — More children out of school for the 7th year in a row, up to 273 million ↗ Published 2026-03-25
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