Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes was 4.82 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.82 million
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
34th
of 218 countries
All-time high
4.82 million
in 2024
All-time low
464,817
in 1970
Years of data
52
1970–2024
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Côte d'Ivoire, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Côte d'Ivoire stood at 4.82 million. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 51.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Côte d'Ivoire peaked at 4.82 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 464,817, in 1970.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 34th of 218 countries 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 in Côte d'Ivoire, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 464,817 | — |
| 1971 | 502,865 | +8.2% |
| 1972 | 527,615 | +4.9% |
| 1973 | 566,689 | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 606,263 | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 641,369 | +5.8% |
| 1976 | 672,707 | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 735,511 | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 810,244 | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 888,728 | +9.7% |
| 1980 | 954,190 | +7.4% |
| 1981 | 1.02 million | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 1.09 million | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 1.13 million | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 1.16 million | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 1.18 million | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 1.21 million | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 1.25 million | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 1.31 million | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 1.36 million | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 1.41 million | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 1.41 million | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 1.45 million | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 1.46 million | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 1.55 million | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 1.61 million | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 1.66 million | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 1.74 million | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 1.81 million | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.91 million | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 1.94 million | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 2.05 million | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 2.12 million | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 2.05 million | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 2.11 million | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 2.18 million | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 2.36 million | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 2.38 million | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 2.76 million | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 2.92 million | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 3.02 million | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 3.18 million | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 3.37 million | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 3.62 million | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 3.77 million | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 3.90 million | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 4.00 million | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 4.10 million | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 4.10 million | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 4.25 million | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 4.63 million | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 4.82 million | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 641,681 | 464,817 | 888,728 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.17 million | 954,190 | 1.36 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.60 million | 1.41 million | 1.91 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.15 million | 1.94 million | 2.38 million | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.39 million | 2.76 million | 4.00 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.38 million | 4.10 million | 4.82 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Côte d'Ivoire
More education data for Côte d'Ivoire
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 103,215 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 668,732 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 138,867 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 149,137 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.28 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.82 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.99 % 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 0.1509 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Côte d'Ivoire?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Côte d'Ivoire was 4.82 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Côte d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 4.82 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Côte d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 464,817 in 1970.
- How does Côte d'Ivoire rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Côte d'Ivoire ranks 34th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Côte d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Côte d'Ivoire 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