4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Eritrea
Eritrea: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 27.21 in 2019. ▲ Rising
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Eritrea, 2000–2019
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Eritrea is 27.21, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Eritrea peaked at 42.95 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 15.57, in 2000.
That places Eritrea 146th out of 156 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.57 | — |
| 2001 | 18.91 | +21.4% |
| 2002 | 22.53 | +19.1% |
| 2003 | 22.46 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 29.29 | +30.4% |
| 2005 | 39.52 | +34.9% |
| 2006 | 37.73 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 40.07 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 35.88 | -10.5% |
| 2009 | 38.3 | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 38.89 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 41.8 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 42.95 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 23.53 | -45.2% |
| 2014 | 21.38 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 21.9 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 24.14 | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 26.73 | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 27.21 | +1.8% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 27.21 is below the median for low income countries, which is 41.72, 65% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 27.21 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47.26, 58% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.03 | 15.57 | 40.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.84 | 21.38 | 42.95 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 143 North Macedonia 34.78 compare
- 144 Trinidad and Tobago 31.36 compare
- 145 Congo 29.46 compare
- 147 Cote d'Ivoire 22.52 compare
- 148 Botswana 21.33 compare
- 149 Burkina Faso 21.28 compare
More education data for Eritrea
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 56.5 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 59.62 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,725 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23,881 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 28,835 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 26,792 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 266,829 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 398,090 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7908 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Eritrea?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Eritrea was 27.21 in 2019, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 42.95 in 2012.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.57 in 2000.
- How does Eritrea rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Eritrea ranks 146th 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 Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eritrea 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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