Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Primary education, pupils
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
21.15 million
in 2023
Sub-Saharan Africa
196.80 million
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
7th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
1st
Primary education, pupils over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 196.80 million against 21.15 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 175.66 million.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 9.3 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
Across all 40 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 1st of 206 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.47 million | 35.42 million | 31.95 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1980s | 4.38 million | 56.40 million | 52.02 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1990s | 4.59 million | 72.52 million | 67.94 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 8.63 million | 123.96 million | 115.33 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 12.91 million | 155.61 million | 142.70 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 20.03 million | 190.97 million | 170.94 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary education, pupils, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 196.80 million against 21.15 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary education, pupils between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 175.66 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for primary education, pupils?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 1st of 206 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Primary education, pupils. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Primary education pupils is the total number of pupils enrolled at primary level in public and private schools.