Least developed countries vs Zimbabwe: Primary education, pupils
Least developed countries
48.3%
in 2018
Zimbabwe
49.5%
in 2013
Least developed countries rank
28th
Zimbabwe rank
26th
Primary education, pupils over time
- Least developed countries
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 49.5% against 48.3% in Least developed countries, a difference of 1.2%.
Across all 32 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 28th and Zimbabwe ranks 26th of 41 groups.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 39.0% | 45.8% | 6.8% | Zimbabwe |
| 1980s | 42.4% | 48.6% | 6.2% | Zimbabwe |
| 1990s | 44.3% | 49.3% | 5.1% | Zimbabwe |
| 2000s | 45.7% | 49.3% | 3.6% | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 47.8% | 49.5% | 1.7% | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary education, pupils, Least developed countries or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 49.5% against 48.3% in Least developed countries as of 2013.
- What is the difference in primary education, pupils between Least developed countries and Zimbabwe?
- 1.2%, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Zimbabwe?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2013.
- How do Least developed countries and Zimbabwe rank globally for primary education, pupils?
- Least developed countries ranks 28th and Zimbabwe ranks 26th of 41 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Primary education, pupils (% female). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female pupils as a percentage of total pupils at primary level include enrollments in public and private schools.