Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes was 21.15 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 21.15 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 67.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 21.15 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.09 million, in 1971.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, 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 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.09 million | — |
| 1972 | 3.18 million | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 3.29 million | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 3.36 million | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 3.43 million | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 3.54 million | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 3.64 million | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 3.79 million | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 3.92 million | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 4.05 million | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 4.20 million | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 4.34 million | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 4.50 million | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 4.65 million | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 4.52 million | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 4.65 million | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 4.16 million | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 4.36 million | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 3.43 million | -21.3% |
| 1991 | 4.56 million | +33.0% |
| 1992 | 4.62 million | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 4.87 million | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 4.94 million | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 5.42 million | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 4.83 million | -10.9% |
| 1999 | 4.02 million | -16.7% |
| 2002 | 5.46 million | +35.6% |
| 2007 | 8.84 million | +62.0% |
| 2008 | 9.97 million | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 10.24 million | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 10.57 million | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 11.08 million | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 12.00 million | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 12.60 million | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 13.53 million | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 13.76 million | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 16.81 million | +22.1% |
| 2020 | 18.79 million | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 20.17 million | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 21.15 million | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.47 million | 3.09 million | 3.92 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.38 million | 4.05 million | 4.65 million | 9 |
| 1990s | 4.59 million | 3.43 million | 5.42 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 8.63 million | 5.46 million | 10.24 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 12.91 million | 10.57 million | 16.81 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 20.03 million | 18.79 million | 21.15 million | 3 |
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More education data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 561,172 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 45.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.0% (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 117.6 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 117.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 21.15 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 21.15 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.09 million in 1971.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release