Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Africa Western and Central
WB: Africa Western and Central: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 75.77 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Africa Western and Central, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Africa Western and Central is 75.77 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Africa Western and Central peaked at 75.77 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8.06 million, in 1970.
WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 94th of 221 groups 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 WB: Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.06 million | — |
| 1971 | 8.61 million | +6.8% |
| 1972 | 9.26 million | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 9.84 million | +6.2% |
| 1974 | 10.16 million | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 10.55 million | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 10.98 million | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 12.62 million | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 14.89 million | +18.0% |
| 1979 | 17.07 million | +14.6% |
| 1980 | 18.39 million | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 20.07 million | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 22.06 million | +9.9% |
| 1983 | 22.90 million | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 23.43 million | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 23.55 million | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 22.44 million | -4.7% |
| 1987 | 22.69 million | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 22.84 million | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 23.28 million | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 24.44 million | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 25.11 million | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 26.40 million | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 27.89 million | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 28.70 million | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 28.82 million | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 27.62 million | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 29.69 million | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 31.64 million | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 33.67 million | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 35.91 million | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 37.07 million | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 38.85 million | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 40.22 million | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 42.23 million | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 43.82 million | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 45.45 million | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 45.40 million | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 45.48 million | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 47.81 million | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 49.76 million | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 53.31 million | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 55.90 million | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 58.29 million | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 59.05 million | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 59.49 million | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 60.99 million | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 62.86 million | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 64.51 million | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 66.82 million | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 68.84 million | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 70.30 million | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 72.81 million | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 75.09 million | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 75.77 million | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.21 million | 8.06 million | 17.07 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.16 million | 18.39 million | 23.55 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.40 million | 24.44 million | 33.67 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.22 million | 35.91 million | 47.81 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.10 million | 49.76 million | 66.82 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.56 million | 68.84 million | 75.77 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: Africa Western and Central
- 91 Belgium 814,388 compare
- 92 Central African Republic 813,767 compare
- 93 Libya 755,338 compare
- 94 Lao People's Democratic Republic 739,554 compare
- 95 Paraguay 710,209 compare
- 96 Cuba 698,052 compare
- 97 Turkmenistan 631,199 compare
More education data for WB: Africa Western and Central
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.00 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 2.72 million (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 7.4 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.89 million (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 17.31 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.08 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.6879 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.49 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 1.06 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Africa Western and Central?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Africa Western and Central was 75.77 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in WB: Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 75.77 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in WB: Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.06 million in 1970.
- How does WB: Africa Western and Central rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 94th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in WB: Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: Africa Western and Central 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.
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- 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.