Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 2.07 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Sierra Leone, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 2.07 million for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Sierra Leone peaked at 2.07 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 166,107, in 1971.
Sierra Leone ranks 69th 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 166,107 | — |
| 1972 | 176,658 | +6.4% |
| 1973 | 169,324 | -4.2% |
| 1974 | 181,911 | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 191,692 | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 205,910 | +7.4% |
| 1977 | 218,376 | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 227,815 | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 266,388 | +16.9% |
| 1980 | 304,962 | +14.5% |
| 1981 | 315,145 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 346,703 | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 350,160 | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 381,674 | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 416,024 | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 421,689 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 421,950 | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 422,210 | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 395,389 | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 391,152 | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 367,426 | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 442,915 | +20.5% |
| 2001 | 554,308 | +25.1% |
| 2011 | 1.19 million | +115.5% |
| 2012 | 1.25 million | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 1.30 million | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 1.33 million | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 1.36 million | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 1.41 million | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 1.49 million | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 1.37 million | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 1.77 million | +29.2% |
| 2020 | 1.76 million | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 1.96 million | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 2.05 million | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 2.02 million | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 2.07 million | +2.5% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 2.07 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.01 million, 69% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 2.07 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.40 million, 86% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Sierra Leone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +115.5% | 554,308 | 1.19 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 200,465 | 166,107 | 266,388 | 9 |
| 1980s | 377,591 | 304,962 | 422,210 | 10 |
| 1990s | 379,289 | 367,426 | 391,152 | 2 |
| 2000s | 498,612 | 442,915 | 554,308 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.39 million | 1.19 million | 1.77 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.97 million | 1.76 million | 2.07 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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), gaps filled in Sierra Leone?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Sierra Leone was 2.07 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 2.07 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 166,107 in 1971.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Sierra Leone ranks 69th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.5%. 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), 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.