Islamabad<\/strong> : Pakistan is grappling with a crisis of out-of-school children, witnessing an alarming rise from 22.02 million to 26.21 million, The News International reported, citing a new report by Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The critical state of education accessibility in the country was highlighted in the preliminary teaser and detailed insights will be unveiled on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PIE’s Pakistan Education Statistics Report 2021-22 made staggering revelations regarding the number of out-of-school children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of 2021-22, there are 26.2 million out-of-school children across Pakistan, which raises concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, 39 per cent of children in the school-going age group are currently out of school, indicating a persistent challenge in ensuring universal education, according to The News International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balochistan stands out with the highest percentage, where a staggering 65 per cent of children are out of school, while Islamabad Capital Territory reports the lowest percentage. In comparison among the major provinces, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fares better with a 30 per cent out-of-school rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite a decrease in the percentage of out-of-school children from 44 per cent in 2016-17 to 39 per cent in 2021-22, the absolute number has surged from 22.02 million to 26.21 million during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This increase is primarily attributed to the population growth rate outpacing the decrease in out-of-school children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report further highlighted that at the higher secondary level, a disconcerting 60 per cent of children will be out of school in 2021-22. Further analysis revealed 44 per cent, 30 per cent, and 36 per cent out-of-school rates at high, middle, and primary levels respectively, as reported by The News International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, a substantial portion of the out-of-school children, totalling 10.77 million, is at the primary level, emphasising the urgent need for targeted interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economic disparities play a significant role in educational access, with children from the poorest quintile facing the highest disadvantage, evident across all education levels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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