Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Haiti
Haiti: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 2.63 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Haiti, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Haiti is 2.63 million, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Haiti peaked at 2.63 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 366,846, in 1971.
That places Haiti 57th out of 218 countries with data for 2016, 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 Haiti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 366,846 | — |
| 1972 | 391,220 | +6.6% |
| 1973 | 411,009 | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 431,607 | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 451,140 | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 487,135 | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 510,716 | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 517,723 | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 528,611 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 580,127 | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 642,391 | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 658,102 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 723,041 | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 783,070 | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 819,565 | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 872,500 | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 763,412 | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 926,095 | +21.3% |
| 1993 | 996,856 | +7.6% |
| 1994 | 1.09 million | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 1.19 million | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 1.31 million | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 1.43 million | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 1.49 million | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 2.63 million | +76.7% |
Haiti compared with similar countries
- Haiti's 2.63 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.66 million, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Haiti's 2.63 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 287,527, 9.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Haiti changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +76.7% | 1.49 million | 2.63 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 455,112 | 366,846 | 528,611 | 9 |
| 1980s | 730,276 | 580,127 | 872,500 | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.20 million | 926,095 | 1.49 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.63 million | 2.63 million | 2.63 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Haiti
More education data for Haiti
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,619 (1984)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 241,622 (1997)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 143,758 (1986)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.95 % change on previous year (1998)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.246 units per person (2016)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.63 million (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Haiti?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Haiti was 2.63 million in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Haiti?
- The highest recorded value was 2.63 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Haiti?
- The lowest recorded value was 366,846 in 1971.
- How does Haiti rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Haiti ranks 57th out of 218 countries with data for 2016.
- Where does this Haiti 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release