Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin
Benin: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 2.40 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin, 1971–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Benin recorded 2.40 million for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2022. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin peaked at 2.40 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 155,255, in 1971.
Benin ranks 63rd of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 155,255 | — |
| 1972 | 173,897 | +12.0% |
| 1973 | 197,851 | +13.8% |
| 1974 | 203,795 | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 244,032 | +19.7% |
| 1976 | 259,880 | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 279,673 | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 293,648 | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 338,948 | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 357,348 | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 379,926 | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 404,297 | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 428,185 | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 429,190 | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 444,232 | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 444,163 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 462,120 | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 470,277 | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 482,451 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 418,272 | -13.3% |
| 1991 | 490,129 | +17.2% |
| 1992 | 534,810 | +9.1% |
| 1993 | 599,830 | +12.2% |
| 1994 | 624,778 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 677,900 | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 722,161 | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 784,887 | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 843,340 | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 872,217 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 932,424 | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 1.05 million | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 1.15 million | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 1.23 million | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 1.32 million | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 1.32 million | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 1.36 million | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 1.48 million | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 1.60 million | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 1.72 million | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 1.79 million | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 1.87 million | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 1.99 million | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 2.06 million | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 2.13 million | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 2.24 million | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 2.27 million | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 2.25 million | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 2.22 million | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 2.18 million | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 2.18 million | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 2.28 million | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 2.40 million | +5.2% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 2.40 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.66 million, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Benin's 2.40 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.40 million, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 238,553 | 155,255 | 338,948 | 9 |
| 1980s | 430,219 | 357,348 | 482,451 | 10 |
| 1990s | 656,832 | 418,272 | 872,217 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.32 million | 932,424 | 1.72 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.10 million | 1.79 million | 2.27 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.29 million | 2.18 million | 2.40 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More education data for Benin
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 57,296 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 209,295 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,495 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,746 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % 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 0.1743 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin was 2.40 million in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 2.40 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 155,255 in 1971.
- How does Benin rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Benin ranks 63rd out of 218 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) with 607 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) with 607 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.