| Code | SE.PRM.UNER.MA |
| Indicator Name | Children out of school, primary, male |
| Short definition | Children out of school are the number of primary-school-age children not enrolled in primary or secondary school. |
| Long definition | Children out of school are the number of primary-school-age children not enrolled in primary or secondary school. |
| Source | Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), uri: https://databrowser.uis.unesco.org/resources, note: The data are obtained through the UIS API. Detailed documentation is available at: https://api.uis.unesco.org/api/public/documentation/, publisher: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), type: Bulk file (csv), date accessed: 2025-09-22, date published: 2025-09 |
| Topic | Education |
| Unit of measure | Number |
| Periodicity | Annual |
| Aggregation method | Sum |
| Statistical concept and methodology | Methodology: The number of out-of-school children is calculated by subtracting the number of primary school-age children enrolled in primary or secondary school from the total population of the official primary school-age children.
Data on education are collected by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics from official responses to its annual education survey. All the data are mapped to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) to ensure the comparability of education programs at the international level. The current version was formally adopted by UNESCO Member States in 2011. Population data are drawn from the United Nations Population Division. Using a single source for population data standardizes definitions, estimations, and interpolation methods, ensuring a consistent methodology across countries and minimizing potential enumeration problems in national censuses.
The reference years reflect the school year for which the data are presented. In some countries the school year spans two calendar years (for example, from September 2010 to June 2011); in these cases the reference year refers to the year in which the school year ended (2011 in the example).
Statistical concept(s): This indicator measures the proportion of the population within the official age range for a specific educational level who are not currently enrolled in school. The data aids in identifying these individuals to tailor targeted interventions and formulate effective policies, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to attend school. It encompasses children who have never attended school, those who may enroll at a later age, and those who have started education but did not continue to the expected age of completion for the specified level. |
| Development relevance | Ensuring access to education is fundamental to social and economic advancement, aligning with the global development agenda. The out-of-school rate serves as a critical metric within the Sustainable Development Goal 4 framework, providing a measure to evaluate progress toward achieving universal education. This rate, alongside the number of out-of-school children and adolescents, highlights the urgency to enhance educational accessibility. |
| Limitations and exceptions | Due to different data sources for enrollment and population data, the number may not capture the actual number of children not attending in primary school. |
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