Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 278,890 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Guinea-Bissau, 1971–2010
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2010, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Guinea-Bissau stood at 278,890. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 85.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 278,890 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 27,974, in 1971.
That places Guinea-Bissau 130th out of 218 countries with data for 2010, putting it 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 Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 27,974 | — |
| 1972 | 32,896 | +17.6% |
| 1973 | 41,437 | +26.0% |
| 1974 | 49,360 | +19.1% |
| 1975 | 75,634 | +53.2% |
| 1976 | 81,890 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 82,514 | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 83,139 | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 80,590 | -3.1% |
| 1980 | 76,709 | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 74,539 | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 74,803 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 74,359 | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 74,979 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 76,268 | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 76,636 | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 77,004 | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 75,892 | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 79,035 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 79,317 | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 79,600 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 79,882 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 79,611 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 91,103 | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 100,369 | +10.2% |
| 1996 | 106,338 | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 117,033 | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 125,287 | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 137,664 | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 150,041 | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 181,655 | +21.1% |
| 2002 | 198,534 | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 215,413 | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 232,292 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 252,488 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 269,287 | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 271,688 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 274,088 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 276,489 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 278,890 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 61,715 | 27,974 | 83,139 | 9 |
| 1980s | 76,022 | 74,359 | 79,035 | 10 |
| 1990s | 99,620 | 79,317 | 137,664 | 10 |
| 2000s | 232,198 | 150,041 | 276,489 | 10 |
| 2010s | 278,890 | 278,890 | 278,890 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More education data for Guinea-Bissau
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,480 (2006)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,234 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,360 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,590 (2010)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55,176 (2006)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 278,890 (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1781 units per person (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Guinea-Bissau?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Guinea-Bissau was 278,890 in 2010, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 278,890 in 2010.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,974 in 1971.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 130th out of 218 countries with data for 2010.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.