Eritrea vs Sudan: Duration of compulsory education
Eritrea
8 years
in 2025
Sudan
8 years
in 2025
Eritrea rank
156th
Sudan rank
156th
Duration of compulsory education over time
- Eritrea
- Sudan
How they compare
Eritrea currently reports 8 years against 8 years in Sudan, a difference of 0 years.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
Eritrea ranks 156th and Sudan ranks 156th of 200 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 years | 8 years | 0 years | — |
| 2020s | 8 years | 8 years | 0 years | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education, Eritrea or Sudan?
- Eritrea, at 8 years against 8 years in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education between Eritrea and Sudan?
- 0 years, with Eritrea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and Sudan?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Eritrea and Sudan rank globally for duration of compulsory education?
- Eritrea ranks 156th and Sudan ranks 156th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Duration of compulsory education (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release