4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Botswana
Botswana: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 21.33 in 2015. ▲ Rising
Latest (2015)
21.33
Change on year
down 36.6%
World rank
148th
of 156 countries
All-time high
33.62
in 2014
All-time low
15.76
in 2005
Years of data
9
2005–2015
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Botswana, 2005–2015
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2015, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Botswana stood at 21.33.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.6% on the previous year and up 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Botswana peaked at 33.62 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 15.76, in 2005.
Botswana ranks 148th of 156 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15.76 | — |
| 2006 | 19.58 | +24.3% |
| 2007 | 18.57 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 21.09 | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 22.23 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 27.1 | +21.9% |
| 2013 | 26.27 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 33.62 | +28.0% |
| 2015 | 21.33 | -36.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 21.33 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 84.75, 25% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 21.33 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47.26, 45% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.45 | 15.76 | 22.23 | 5 |
| 2010s | 27.08 | 21.33 | 33.62 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More education data for Botswana
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 88.56 (2014)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.46 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,284 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,590 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,760 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,779 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 175,513 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 381,674 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Botswana?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Botswana was 21.33 in 2015, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 33.62 in 2014.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.76 in 2005.
- How does Botswana rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Botswana ranks 148th out of 156 countries with data for 2015.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana 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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