4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 41.37 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
41.37
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
137th
of 156 countries
All-time high
41.67
in 2018
All-time low
30.54
in 2016
Years of data
6
2012–2021
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Sierra Leone, 2012–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Sierra Leone is 41.37, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Sierra Leone peaked at 41.67 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 30.54, in 2016.
Sierra Leone ranks 137th of 156 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 36.08 | — |
| 2015 | 33.84 | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 30.54 | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 37.41 | +22.5% |
| 2018 | 41.67 | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 41.37 | -0.7% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 41.37 is below the median for low income countries, which is 41.72, 99% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 41.37 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47.26, 88% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.91 | 30.54 | 41.67 | 5 |
| 2020s | 41.37 | 41.37 | 41.37 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.5 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.37 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Sierra Leone?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Sierra Leone was 41.37 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 41.67 in 2018.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.54 in 2016.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Sierra Leone ranks 137th 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 Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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