In 2019, 34 million children in primary education age in Africa were not enrolled in school. This number decreased from 45 million in 2000. On the other hand, the number of adolescents and young people not enrolled at the secondary level increased. In 2019, there were 30 million out-of-school children in the lower secondary education, against 26 million in 2000. In the upper secondary level, the number expanded from 33 million to 41 million in the same period.
Number of out-of-school children in Africa from 2000 to 2019, by educational level
(in millions)
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UNICEF. (September 1, 2021). Number of out-of-school children in Africa from 2000 to 2019, by educational level (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267382/number-of-out-of-school-children-in-africa-by-educational-level/
UNICEF. "Number of out-of-school children in Africa from 2000 to 2019, by educational level (in millions)." Chart. September 1, 2021. Statista. Accessed November 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267382/number-of-out-of-school-children-in-africa-by-educational-level/
UNICEF. (2021). Number of out-of-school children in Africa from 2000 to 2019, by educational level (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267382/number-of-out-of-school-children-in-africa-by-educational-level/
UNICEF. "Number of Out-of-school Children in Africa from 2000 to 2019, by Educational Level (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Sep 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267382/number-of-out-of-school-children-in-africa-by-educational-level/
UNICEF, Number of out-of-school children in Africa from 2000 to 2019, by educational level (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267382/number-of-out-of-school-children-in-africa-by-educational-level/ (last visited November 15, 2024)
Number of out-of-school children in Africa from 2000 to 2019, by educational level (in millions) [Graph], UNICEF, September 1, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267382/number-of-out-of-school-children-in-africa-by-educational-level/
