Congo vs Nicaragua: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes

Congo
880,625
in 2023
Nicaragua
880,080
in 2023
Congo rank
87th
Nicaragua rank
88th

Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time

  • Congo
  • Nicaragua
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 880,625 against 880,080 in Nicaragua, a difference of 545.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 39 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Nicaragua ahead.

Congo ranks 87th and Nicaragua ranks 88th of 218 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 5.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Nicaragua Difference Ahead
1970s 303,887 344,868 40,981 Nicaragua
1980s 452,728 549,990 97,262 Nicaragua
1990s 471,571 743,274 271,703 Nicaragua
2000s 555,855 923,075 367,220 Nicaragua
2010s 705,093 923,745 218,652 Nicaragua
2020s 880,625 880,080 545 Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Congo or Nicaragua?
Congo, at 880,625 against 880,080 in Nicaragua as of 2023.
What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Congo and Nicaragua?
545, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Nicaragua?
39 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
How do Congo and Nicaragua rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
Congo ranks 87th and Nicaragua ranks 88th 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

Indicator
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
439 places, 21,055 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release