Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 21.15 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 21.15 million. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 67.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 21.15 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.09 million, in 1971.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 7th 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), gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.09 million | — |
| 1972 | 3.18 million | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 3.29 million | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 3.36 million | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 3.43 million | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 3.54 million | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 3.64 million | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 3.79 million | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 3.92 million | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 4.05 million | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 4.20 million | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 4.34 million | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 4.50 million | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 4.65 million | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 4.52 million | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 4.65 million | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 4.16 million | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 4.36 million | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 3.89 million | -10.6% |
| 1990 | 3.43 million | -11.9% |
| 1991 | 4.56 million | +33.0% |
| 1992 | 4.62 million | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 4.87 million | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 4.94 million | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 5.42 million | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 5.22 million | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 5.02 million | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 4.83 million | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 4.02 million | -16.7% |
| 2000 | 4.50 million | +11.9% |
| 2001 | 4.98 million | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 5.46 million | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 8.84 million | +62.0% |
| 2008 | 9.97 million | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 10.24 million | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 10.57 million | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 11.08 million | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 12.00 million | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 12.60 million | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 13.53 million | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 13.76 million | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 14.78 million | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 15.79 million | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 16.81 million | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 17.80 million | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 18.79 million | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 20.17 million | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 20.66 million | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 21.15 million | +2.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 21.15 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.01 million, 7.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 21.15 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.40 million, 8.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +62.0% | 5.46 million | 8.84 million |
| 1991 | +33.0% | 3.43 million | 4.56 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.47 million | 3.09 million | 3.92 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.33 million | 3.89 million | 4.65 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.69 million | 3.43 million | 5.42 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.33 million | 4.50 million | 10.24 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 13.87 million | 10.57 million | 17.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.19 million | 18.79 million | 21.15 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- 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), gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo was 21.15 million in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 21.15 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.09 million in 1971.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 7th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.