Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 7.35 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1972–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 7.35 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 33.03 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -16.68 % change on previous year, in 1999.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 10th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 1974 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1975 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1976 | 3.37 % change on previous year | +72.3% |
| 1977 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 1978 | 3.98 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 1979 | 3.43 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 1980 | 3.45 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 3.52 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 3.54 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1985 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -180.2% |
| 1986 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -199.9% |
| 1987 | -10.64 % change on previous year | -474.7% |
| 1988 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 1991 | 33.03 % change on previous year | +584.7% |
| 1992 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -96.0% |
| 1993 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +306.0% |
| 1994 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
| 1995 | 9.68 % change on previous year | +589.8% |
| 1999 | -16.68 % change on previous year | -272.3% |
| 2008 | 12.82 % change on previous year | -176.9% |
| 2009 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 2010 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +50.6% |
| 2012 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +72.5% |
| 2013 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 2014 | 7.41 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 2015 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 2021 | 7.35 % change on previous year | +335.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.03 % change on previous year | 1.95 % change on previous year | 3.98 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.3 % change on previous year | -10.64 % change on previous year | 4.82 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.69 % change on previous year | -16.68 % change on previous year | 33.03 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 7.77 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 12.82 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.07 % change on previous year | 1.69 % change on previous year | 8.32 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | 7.35 % change on previous year | 7.35 % change on previous year | 7.35 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 7 Papua New Guinea 10.31 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Burkina Faso 8.2 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Jamaica 8.14 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Guinea-Bissau 6.65 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Equatorial Guinea 6 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Rwanda 5.93 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1999 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 7.35 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 33.03 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.68 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 10th out of 218 countries with data for 2021.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.