politics
May 7, 2026
Encovi: Only 44% of students in Venezuela attend classes regularly
This Thursday, the National Survey of Living Conditions (Encovi) for the year 2025 was presented at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello. According to professor Anitza Freites, the study determined that 44% of students in the country regularly attend classes. As usual, specialists from the university presented the survey's findings to determine the country's current social and economic situation.
TL;DR
- Only 44% of students in Venezuela regularly attend classes, according to the 2025 Encovi survey.
- Reasons for absence include lack of water, electricity, transportation, and food, as well as school meal issues and teacher strikes.
- A significant portion of adolescents and young adults show little interest in continuing their education.
- The School Feeding Program is reported by 2/3 of students, but not all receive meals daily.
- Caracas has lost its educational service provider status, with coverage similar to smaller cities and rural areas.
- The study covered 22 of Venezuela's 24 states, excluding Amazonas and Delta Amacuro due to logistical reasons.