Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Indonesia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
21.15 million
in 2023
Indonesia
28.68 million
in 2025
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
7th
Indonesia rank
4th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Indonesia
How they compare
Indonesia currently reports 28.68 million against 21.15 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 7.54 million.
That makes Indonesia's figure about 1.4 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
Across all 38 years both countries report, Indonesia has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th and Indonesia ranks 4th of 218 countries.
Indonesia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Indonesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.42 million | 17.95 million | 14.53 million | Indonesia |
| 1980s | 4.42 million | 28.67 million | 24.25 million | Indonesia |
| 1990s | 4.59 million | 29.63 million | 25.04 million | Indonesia |
| 2000s | 8.63 million | 29.53 million | 20.90 million | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 12.91 million | 30.10 million | 17.19 million | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 20.03 million | 29.06 million | 9.03 million | Indonesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Indonesia?
- Indonesia, at 28.68 million against 21.15 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Indonesia?
- 7.54 million, with Indonesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Indonesia?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Indonesia rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th and Indonesia ranks 4th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). 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