4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Egypt
Egypt: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 36.72 in 2019. ▲ Rising
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Egypt, 2000–2019
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Egypt is 36.72, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 58.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Egypt peaked at 40.6 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 14.69, in 2001.
Egypt ranks 141st of 156 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.24 | — |
| 2001 | 14.69 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 14.76 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 15.44 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 17.86 | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 18.05 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 18.53 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 23.22 | +25.4% |
| 2011 | 30.78 | +32.5% |
| 2012 | 36.26 | +17.8% |
| 2014 | 40.6 | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 39.7 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 38.05 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 37.08 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 36.72 | -1.0% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 36.72 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 65.16, 56% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 36.72 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 64.42, 57% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.22 | 14.69 | 23.22 | 8 |
| 2010s | 37.03 | 30.78 | 40.6 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More education data for Egypt
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.52 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.49 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 507,445 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 95,355 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 759,210 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 718,435 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.56 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.40 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Egypt?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Egypt was 36.72 in 2019, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 40.6 in 2014.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.69 in 2001.
- How does Egypt rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Egypt ranks 141st out of 156 countries with data for 2019.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Egypt 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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