The global share of male children out of school varies significantly by country, with the highest in Eritrea, Mali, and Niger, hovering around 40%. Emerging improvements are visible in Hungary, Poland, and Greece, with decreases in out-of-school rates. Contrarily, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, and the United States showed noticeable hikes, underlining continual education access challenges. The 2023 YOY analysis reveals diverse trajectories, with countries like Ghana and Bulgaria showing substantial increases, while Djibouti and Portugal witnessed notable declines.
Future trends to monitor include targeted educational interventions in high-rate countries like Eritrea and Mali, alongside tracking the progress in education accessibility reforms across diverse socio-economic landscapes, especially in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Top countries in Share of Male Children Out of School by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Male Children of Primary School Age | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Eritrea | 43.52 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Mali | 39.6 | 2023 | +0.62% | -0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Niger | 38.03 | 2023 | -2.13% | +0.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Djibouti | 37.86 | 2023 | -1.86% | -4.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Burkina Faso | 34.16 | 2023 | +5.22% | +8.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Senegal | 32.35 | 2022 | +3.58% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Sudan | 31.65 | 2023 | -1.3% | +0.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mauritania | 30.68 | 2023 | -0.31% | +1.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Gambia | 27.95 | 2023 | -0.66% | -2.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Honduras | 23.25 | 2023 | -0.00076% | +3.18% | View data |
