The report reveals that approximately 7 million out of 11.5 million school-age children in Afghanistan, accounting for nearly 53 percent of the total, are currently out of school.
The figures highlight the growing scale of the country’s education crisis and the mounting barriers preventing millions of children from accessing basic education.
Restrictions imposed by the Taliban authorities have particularly affected girls, leaving millions without opportunities to continue their studies beyond primary school.
However, the crisis is not confined to female students, as boys’ school enrolment has also witnessed a significant decline, further worsening the overall education situation across the country.
The report also presents a deeply concerning picture of Afghanistan’s deteriorating education infrastructure, highlighting a severe shortage of basic school facilities, qualified and trained teachers, and essential educational resources required to ensure quality learning.
The lack of adequate infrastructure, trained teaching staff and learning materials has further undermined the education system's ability to provide children with meaningful educational opportunities.
The findings underscore the mounting challenges facing Afghanistan’s education sector and raise serious concerns about the long-term consequences of widespread educational deprivation.
With millions of children remaining outside the classroom and millions of girls denied secondary schooling, the country's future generations face increasingly limited opportunities for learning, personal development and economic participation.
The report highlights the urgent need to address barriers to education and ensure that every Afghan child, regardless of gender, has access to safe, inclusive and quality education.