How many children in Pakistan are out of school?
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UNICEF currently estimates that 25.1 million children aged 5–16 in Pakistan are out of school, representing about 35% of that age group. It describes Pakistan as having one of the world’s largest out-of-school populations and highlights slow progress in enrollment and retention. The estimate covers children who are not attending school, not merely those absent temporarily. It should be kept separate from older PSLM figures because source dates and methods differ.
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Education in Pakistan
UNICEF Pakistan
UNICEF context for out-of-school children, access gaps and gender/province differences in education.View source