Number of students in countries with closed schools by status, 2021 (Millions of Students)
World Bank
31 Mar 2021
In 2021, nearly 700M students were affected by fully closed schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These closures disrupted education globally, particularly impacting students' learning, social development, and mental health. Governments and educational institutions faced challenges in transitioning to remote learning, highlighting the disparities in access to technology and quality education during prolonged shutdowns.
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