WHO reports record education crisis as millions denied schooling globally today
The latest UNESCO World Education Report reveals that a staggering number of children and adolescents worldwide are currently unable to attend school, marking the highest figure ever recorded for this global metric. This alarming trend affects approximately 273 million young people who lack access to formal educational opportunities across various regions on Earth. Experts highlight these statistics as evidence of deepening inequality in education systems that fail millions despite international efforts over recent years.
Key Points
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1According to a new UNESCO report published in March 2024, the global out-of-school population has reached an estimated total of 273 million children and adolescents.
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2This figure excludes approximately another 13 million young people from ten countries most affected by conflict who are also not attending school or education programs.
Developments
Perspectives
In March of this year alone the number has climbed to a staggering figure. The report says that in total, there are now over two hundred and seventy-three million children out-of-school worldwide.
— (Downtoearth.org.in)'Access' is not just about getting into school but also staying inside it for as long possible because of the lack or absence of resources. The report says that in total, there are now over two hundred and seventy-three million children out-of-school worldwide.
— (Downtoearth.org.in)'Access' is not just about getting into school but also staying inside it for as long possible because the lack or absence of resources. The report says that in total, there are now over two hundred and seventy-three million children out-of-school worldwide.
— (Europeansting)A new UNESCO 2026 GEM report states that approximately one-third of children worldwide are out of or excluded from school due to systemic barriers and conflict-related closures. The analysis warns that insufficient funding, inadequate learning conditions like overcrowding, the digital divide, and ongoing regional tensions threaten global progress toward inclusive education by 2030.
A new UN report reveals that the number of out-of-school children and young people worldwide has increased for seven consecutive years, reaching 273 million. The data indicates significant global progress stagnation since 2015 due to conflicts and population growth, with only two-thirds of school-age students completing secondary education globally.