4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 55.53 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
55.53
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
122nd
of 156 countries
All-time high
57.23
in 2020
All-time low
40.7
in 2013
Years of data
10
2012–2021
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Zimbabwe, 2012–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Zimbabwe is 55.53, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Zimbabwe peaked at 57.23 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 40.7, in 2013.
That places Zimbabwe 122nd out of 156 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 45.56 | — |
| 2013 | 40.7 | -10.7% |
| 2014 | 41.79 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 49.59 | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 54.86 | +10.6% |
| 2017 | 54.68 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 53.93 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 54.67 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 57.23 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 55.53 | -3.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 55.53 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 65.16, 85% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 55.53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 49.47 | 40.7 | 54.86 | 8 |
| 2020s | 56.38 | 55.53 | 57.23 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 90.38 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.48 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,514 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 328,055 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Zimbabwe?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Zimbabwe was 55.53 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 57.23 in 2020.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.7 in 2013.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Zimbabwe ranks 122nd 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 Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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