Early Leavers from Education and Training – Belgium Vlaams Gewest (BE2) 2013-2024

Key Insights

• Gender Gap: Males consistently show significantly higher rates of early leaving from education and training compared to females throughout the entire period.
• Female Trends: Female rates decreased from 5.7% (2013-2014) to a low of 3.5% (2021), then gradually increased to 4.0% (2024), showing overall improvement.
• Male Trends: Male rates were volatile, ranging from 5.5% (2022) to 9.5% (2018), with the highest rates in 2017-2018 period.
• Overall Trends: Total rates declined from 7.5% (2013) to 4.9% (2022), then slightly increased to 5.8% (2024).
• COVID-19 Impact: Both genders showed improvement during 2020-2021, with females reaching their lowest point at 3.5% in 2021.
• Recent Development: There has been a slight uptick in early leaving rates since 2022, particularly among males.

Chart Information

Chart Type: Line Chart

Colors Used:

• Female (F): #18baa8 (Main color)
• Male (M): #ff6b6b (Red)
• Total (T): #4ecdc4 (Light teal)

Time Period: 2013-2024 (12 years)

Region: BE2 – Belgium Vlaams Gewest

Age Group: 18-24 years

Unit: Percentage (PC)

Frequency: Annual (A)