Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Tanzania
Tanzania: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 11.39 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Tanzania, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 11.39 million for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Tanzania peaked at 11.43 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 856,213, in 1970.
That places Tanzania 14th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 856,213 | — |
| 1971 | 922,083 | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 1.02 million | +10.4% |
| 1973 | 1.13 million | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 1.26 million | +11.9% |
| 1975 | 1.59 million | +26.4% |
| 1976 | 1.95 million | +22.7% |
| 1977 | 2.27 million | +16.4% |
| 1978 | 2.99 million | +31.6% |
| 1979 | 3.21 million | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 3.37 million | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 3.54 million | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 3.51 million | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 3.56 million | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 3.49 million | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 3.17 million | -9.3% |
| 1986 | 3.16 million | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 3.16 million | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.17 million | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 3.26 million | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 3.38 million | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 3.51 million | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 3.60 million | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 3.74 million | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 3.80 million | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 3.88 million | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 3.94 million | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 4.06 million | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 4.04 million | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 4.19 million | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 4.38 million | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 4.88 million | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 5.98 million | +22.5% |
| 2003 | 6.56 million | +9.7% |
| 2004 | 7.08 million | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 7.54 million | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 7.96 million | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 8.32 million | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 8.63 million | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 8.44 million | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 8.52 million | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 8.25 million | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 8.25 million | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 8.23 million | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 8.22 million | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 8.26 million | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 8.64 million | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 9.32 million | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 10.11 million | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 10.61 million | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 10.93 million | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 11.20 million | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 10.55 million | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 11.43 million | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 11.39 million | -0.3% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 11.39 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.66 million, 6.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 11.39 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.40 million, 4.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.72 million | 856,213 | 3.21 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.34 million | 3.16 million | 3.56 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.81 million | 3.38 million | 4.19 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.98 million | 4.38 million | 8.63 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.84 million | 8.22 million | 10.61 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.10 million | 10.55 million | 11.43 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More education data for Tanzania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,006 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 331,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 851,911 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 824,648 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.3307 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1661 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Tanzania?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Tanzania was 11.39 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 11.43 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 856,213 in 1970.
- How does Tanzania rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Tanzania ranks 14th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.