4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Benin
Benin: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 84.8 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
84.8
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
83rd
of 156 countries
All-time high
87.97
in 2016
All-time low
20.71
in 2003
Years of data
7
2003–2018
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Benin, 2003–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2018, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Benin stood at 84.8.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 260.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Benin peaked at 87.97 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 20.71, in 2003.
Benin ranks 83rd of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 20.71 | — |
| 2004 | 21.35 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 23.55 | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 68.16 | +189.5% |
| 2012 | 61.59 | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 87.97 | +42.8% |
| 2018 | 84.8 | -3.6% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 84.8 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 65.16, 1.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Benin's 84.8 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47.26, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.87 | 20.71 | 23.55 | 3 |
| 2010s | 75.63 | 61.59 | 87.97 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More education data for Benin
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.56 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 90.39 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 57,296 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 209,295 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,495 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,746 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Benin?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Benin was 84.8 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 87.97 in 2016.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.71 in 2003.
- How does Benin rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Benin ranks 83rd out of 156 countries with data for 2018.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 260.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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