Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Liberia
Liberia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes was 569,741 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Liberia, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Liberia stood at 569,741.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Liberia peaked at 684,404 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 80,217, in 1970.
Liberia ranks 106th of 218 countries 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 in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 80,217 | — |
| 1971 | 84,959 | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 90,192 | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 104,056 | +15.4% |
| 1976 | 100,217 | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 129,776 | +29.5% |
| 1979 | 134,658 | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 147,216 | +9.3% |
| 1984 | 132,889 | -9.7% |
| 1998 | 296,188 | +122.9% |
| 1999 | 395,611 | +33.6% |
| 2000 | 496,253 | +25.4% |
| 2006 | 488,438 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 539,887 | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 605,236 | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 674,534 | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 373,722 | -44.6% |
| 2014 | 683,977 | +83.0% |
| 2015 | 684,404 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 655,049 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 635,478 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 607,558 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 572,127 | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 569,741 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 103,439 | 80,217 | 134,658 | 7 |
| 1980s | 140,052 | 132,889 | 147,216 | 2 |
| 1990s | 345,900 | 296,188 | 395,611 | 2 |
| 2000s | 532,454 | 488,438 | 605,236 | 4 |
| 2010s | 617,861 | 373,722 | 684,404 | 6 |
| 2020s | 583,142 | 569,741 | 607,558 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More education data for Liberia
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.78 % change on previous year (2015)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,210 (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 18.33 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 133,341 (2020)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.43 % change on previous year (2015)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 141,232 (2020)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.05 % change on previous year (2015)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 247,395 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -5.5 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Liberia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Liberia was 569,741 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 684,404 in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 80,217 in 1970.
- How does Liberia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Liberia ranks 106th out of 218 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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