Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Somalia
Somalia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 464,607 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Somalia, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Somalia stood at 464,607. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Somalia peaked at 464,607 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 42,713, in 1971.
That places Somalia 111th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, 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 Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 42,713 | — |
| 1972 | 51,143 | +19.7% |
| 1973 | 67,952 | +32.9% |
| 1974 | 84,507 | +24.4% |
| 1975 | 141,106 | +67.0% |
| 1976 | 197,706 | +40.1% |
| 1977 | 229,030 | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 228,544 | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 263,751 | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 271,139 | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 212,395 | -21.7% |
| 1982 | 194,181 | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 182,272 | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 183,836 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 166,333 | -9.5% |
| 1986 | 153,711 | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 457,132 | +197.4% |
| 2023 | 464,607 | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 145,161 | 42,713 | 263,751 | 9 |
| 1980s | 194,838 | 153,711 | 271,139 | 7 |
| 2000s | 457,132 | 457,132 | 457,132 | 1 |
| 2020s | 464,607 | 464,607 | 464,607 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More education data for Somalia
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 115,828 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 882 (1986)
- Population ages 0-14 46.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 10 years (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 50.8% (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 47,085 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Somalia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Somalia was 464,607 in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 464,607 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,713 in 1971.
- How does Somalia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Somalia ranks 111th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Somalia 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.