Completion rate, primary education, both sexes (%) (rate both sexes) in Liberia
Liberia: Completion rate, primary education, both sexes (%) (rate both sexes) was 30.5% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Completion rate, primary education, both sexes in Liberia, 2007–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for completion rate, primary education, both sexes in Liberia is 30.5%, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 172.4% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, completion rate, primary education, both sexes in Liberia peaked at 34.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 11.2%, in 2016.
Liberia ranks 87th of 88 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Completion rate, primary education, both sexes (%) (rate both sexes) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 20.6% | — |
| 2008 | 25.3% | +23.1% |
| 2013 | 34.2% | +35.1% |
| 2016 | 11.2% | -67.3% |
| 2019 | 30.5% | +172.4% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 30.5% is below the median for low income countries, which is 49.7%, 61% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 30.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 62.7%, 49% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.0% | 20.6% | 25.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 25.3% | 11.2% | 34.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More education data for Liberia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,857 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,815 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 123,519 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 123,876 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 569,741 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.417 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.106 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is completion rate, primary education, both sexes in Liberia?
- Completion rate, primary education, both sexes in Liberia was 30.5% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest completion rate, primary education, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 34.2% in 2013.
- What is the lowest completion rate, primary education, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.2% in 2016.
- How does Liberia rank for completion rate, primary education, both sexes?
- Liberia ranks 87th out of 88 countries with data for 2019.
- Is completion rate, primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Completion rate, primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release