4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Guatemala
Guatemala: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 82.37 in 2021. ▲ Rising
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Guatemala, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Guatemala is 82.37, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Guatemala peaked at 87.18 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 59.03, in 2000.
That places Guatemala 92nd out of 156 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 59.03 | — |
| 2001 | 63.58 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 65.02 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 73.61 | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 72.91 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 78.76 | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 78.32 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 78.34 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 87.18 | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 85.45 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 81.01 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 75.45 | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 75.85 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 77.73 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 80.26 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 78.12 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 81.21 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 85.13 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 83.89 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 82.54 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 82.37 | -0.2% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 82.37 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 84.75, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 82.37 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 91.98, 90% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 72.97 | 59.03 | 87.18 | 9 |
| 2010s | 80.41 | 75.45 | 85.45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.45 | 82.37 | 82.54 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More education data for Guatemala
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 91.64 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 91.57 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 122,548 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 247,917 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 335,306 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 328,468 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.42 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.3948 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Guatemala?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Guatemala was 82.37 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 87.18 in 2009.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.03 in 2000.
- How does Guatemala rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Guatemala ranks 92nd out of 156 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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