4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Tanzania
Tanzania: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 56.33 in 2020. ▲ Rising
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Tanzania, 2004–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Tanzania stood at 56.33. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Tanzania peaked at 56.33 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 21.12, in 2005.
That places Tanzania 121st out of 156 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 29.19 | — |
| 2005 | 21.12 | -27.6% |
| 2006 | 21.72 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 29.55 | +36.0% |
| 2010 | 40.78 | +38.0% |
| 2012 | 49.51 | +21.4% |
| 2013 | 47.5 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 42.86 | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 45.56 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 54.71 | +20.1% |
| 2018 | 55.31 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 55.73 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 56.33 | +1.1% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 56.33 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 65.16, 86% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 56.33 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47.26, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.39 | 21.12 | 29.55 | 4 |
| 2010s | 49 | 40.78 | 55.73 | 8 |
| 2020s | 56.33 | 56.33 | 56.33 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 118 East Timor 60.13 compare
- 119 Palestine 59.37 compare
- 120 Marshall Islands 58.81 compare
- 122 Zimbabwe 55.53 compare
- 123 Gambia 55.43 compare
- 124 Sao Tome and Principe 52.38 compare
More education data for Tanzania
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.51 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 83.63 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,006 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 331,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 851,911 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 824,648 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.3307 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Tanzania?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Tanzania was 56.33 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 56.33 in 2020.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.12 in 2005.
- How does Tanzania rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Tanzania ranks 121st out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tanzania 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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