Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 278,890 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau, 1971–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2010, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau stood at 278,890. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 85.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 278,890 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 27,974, in 1971.
That places Guinea-Bissau 130th out of 218 countries with data for 2010, putting it 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) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 27,974 | — |
| 1972 | 32,896 | +17.6% |
| 1973 | 41,437 | +26.0% |
| 1974 | 49,360 | +19.1% |
| 1975 | 75,634 | +53.2% |
| 1976 | 81,890 | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 83,139 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 80,590 | -3.1% |
| 1980 | 76,709 | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 74,539 | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 74,803 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 74,359 | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 74,979 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 76,268 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 77,004 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 75,892 | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 79,035 | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 79,882 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 79,611 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 91,103 | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 100,369 | +10.2% |
| 1996 | 106,338 | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 117,033 | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 125,287 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 150,041 | +19.8% |
| 2001 | 181,655 | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 232,292 | +27.9% |
| 2005 | 252,488 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 269,287 | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 278,890 | +3.6% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 278,890 is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.01 million, 9% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 278,890 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.40 million, 12% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 59,115 | 27,974 | 83,139 | 8 |
| 1980s | 75,954 | 74,359 | 79,035 | 9 |
| 1990s | 99,946 | 79,611 | 125,287 | 7 |
| 2000s | 217,153 | 150,041 | 269,287 | 5 |
| 2010s | 278,890 | 278,890 | 278,890 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More education data for Guinea-Bissau
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,480 (2006)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,234 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,360 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,590 (2010)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55,176 (2006)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 278,890 (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1781 units per person (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau was 278,890 in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 278,890 in 2010.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,974 in 1971.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 130th out of 218 countries with data for 2010.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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