Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.52 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sierra Leone, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sierra Leone is 2.52 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 265.6% on the previous year and down 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sierra Leone peaked at 29.25 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -7.88 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Sierra Leone ranks 52nd of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -4.15 % change on previous year | -165.4% |
| 1974 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -279.1% |
| 1975 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 1976 | 7.42 % change on previous year | +37.9% |
| 1977 | 6.05 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1978 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 1981 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1982 | 10.01 % change on previous year | +199.9% |
| 1983 | 0.9971 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1984 | 9 % change on previous year | +802.6% |
| 1985 | 9 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1986 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 1989 | -6.35 % change on previous year | -566.5% |
| 1990 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 1991 | -6.07 % change on previous year | +466.0% |
| 2001 | 25.15 % change on previous year | -514.6% |
| 2012 | 4.84 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 2013 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 2016 | 3.84 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +37.1% |
| 2018 | -7.88 % change on previous year | -249.6% |
| 2019 | 29.25 % change on previous year | -471.1% |
| 2020 | -0.5987 % change on previous year | -102.0% |
| 2021 | 11.63 % change on previous year | -2041.6% |
| 2022 | 4.27 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 2023 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 2024 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -265.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.69 % change on previous year | -4.15 % change on previous year | 7.43 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 3.91 % change on previous year | -6.35 % change on previous year | 10.01 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -3.57 % change on previous year | -6.07 % change on previous year | -1.07 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 25.15 % change on previous year | 25.15 % change on previous year | 25.15 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.52 % change on previous year | -7.88 % change on previous year | 29.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | 3.26 % change on previous year | -1.52 % change on previous year | 11.63 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 49 Cameroon 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Zambia 2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Saudi Arabia 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Austria 2.46 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Ethiopia 2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Gambia 2.4 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Sierra Leone
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2393 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sierra Leone?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sierra Leone was 2.52 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 29.25 % change on previous year in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.88 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Sierra Leone ranks 52nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.