4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Lesotho
Lesotho: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 38.66 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Latest (2019)
38.66
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
139th
of 156 countries
All-time high
44.21
in 2015
All-time low
34.21
in 2005
Years of data
7
2005–2019
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Lesotho, 2005–2019
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2019, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Lesotho stood at 38.66.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Lesotho peaked at 44.21 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 34.21, in 2005.
Lesotho ranks 139th of 156 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34.21 | — |
| 2013 | 43.88 | +28.3% |
| 2014 | 37.67 | -14.2% |
| 2015 | 44.21 | +17.4% |
| 2016 | 42.37 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 39.93 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 38.66 | -3.2% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 38.66 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 65.16, 59% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 38.66 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47.26, 82% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.21 | 34.21 | 34.21 | 1 |
| 2010s | 41.12 | 37.67 | 44.21 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More education data for Lesotho
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 68.25 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 67.83 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Lesotho?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Lesotho was 38.66 in 2019, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 44.21 in 2015.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.21 in 2005.
- How does Lesotho rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Lesotho ranks 139th 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 Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lesotho 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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