Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UIS: Sub-saharan Africa
UIS: Sub-saharan Africa: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 190.31 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UIS: Sub-saharan Africa, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UIS: Sub-saharan Africa stood at 190.31 million. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UIS: Sub-saharan Africa peaked at 190.31 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25.32 million, in 1970.
UIS: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 45th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 UIS: Sub-saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 25.32 million | — |
| 1971 | 25.34 million | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 26.74 million | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 28.18 million | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 30.26 million | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 31.94 million | +5.6% |
| 1976 | 33.56 million | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 36.43 million | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 39.76 million | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 43.78 million | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 47.09 million | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 50.19 million | +6.6% |
| 1982 | 53.15 million | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 54.66 million | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 55.63 million | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 55.54 million | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 55.20 million | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 55.92 million | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 56.84 million | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 59.11 million | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 60.10 million | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 62.64 million | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 64.17 million | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 67.32 million | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 69.17 million | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 71.61 million | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 71.37 million | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 76.92 million | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 80.46 million | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 82.90 million | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 87.52 million | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 91.83 million | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 96.66 million | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 102.17 million | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 107.23 million | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 112.89 million | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 117.86 million | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 123.19 million | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 127.99 million | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 131.97 million | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 135.39 million | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 141.24 million | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 146.26 million | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 150.74 million | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 154.15 million | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 155.82 million | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 160.47 million | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 165.75 million | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 171.15 million | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 176.76 million | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 181.93 million | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 183.88 million | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 184.85 million | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 188.44 million | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 190.31 million | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.13 million | 25.32 million | 43.78 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 54.33 million | 47.09 million | 59.11 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 70.67 million | 60.10 million | 82.90 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 109.93 million | 87.52 million | 131.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 155.77 million | 135.39 million | 176.76 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 185.88 million | 181.93 million | 190.31 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near UIS: Sub-saharan Africa
- 42 Yemen 3.90 million compare
- 43 Peru 3.71 million compare
- 44 Nepal 3.57 million compare
- 45 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 3.54 million compare
- 46 Saudi Arabia 3.45 million compare
- 47 Uzbekistan 3.41 million compare
- 48 Germany 3.31 million compare
More education data for UIS: Sub-saharan Africa
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 4 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 40.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 25.04 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 1.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 9.73 million (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 5.50 million (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 4.53 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 4.24 million (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UIS: Sub-saharan Africa?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UIS: Sub-saharan Africa was 190.31 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in UIS: Sub-saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 190.31 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in UIS: Sub-saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.32 million in 1970.
- How does UIS: Sub-saharan Africa rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- UIS: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 45th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in UIS: Sub-saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UIS: Sub-saharan Africa 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.