Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Rwanda
Rwanda: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes was 3.01 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Rwanda, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Rwanda is 3.01 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 3.01 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 386,719, in 1975.
Rwanda ranks 52nd 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 419,059 | — |
| 1972 | 404,357 | -3.5% |
| 1973 | 399,450 | -1.2% |
| 1974 | 397,752 | -0.4% |
| 1975 | 386,719 | -2.8% |
| 1976 | 401,521 | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 434,150 | +8.1% |
| 1978 | 463,442 | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 515,712 | +11.3% |
| 1980 | 559,291 | +8.5% |
| 1981 | 615,282 | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 647,025 | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 645,188 | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 658,877 | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 681,639 | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 721,844 | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 783,311 | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 844,322 | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 899,811 | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 928,143 | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 970,209 | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 1.03 million | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 1.15 million | +12.4% |
| 1998 | 1.27 million | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 1.29 million | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 1.43 million | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 1.48 million | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 1.53 million | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 1.64 million | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 1.75 million | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 1.86 million | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 2.02 million | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 2.15 million | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 2.19 million | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 2.26 million | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 2.30 million | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 2.34 million | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 2.39 million | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 2.40 million | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 2.40 million | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 2.45 million | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 2.55 million | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 2.54 million | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 2.50 million | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 2.51 million | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 2.73 million | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 2.74 million | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 2.84 million | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 3.01 million | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 424,685 | 386,719 | 515,712 | 9 |
| 1980s | 705,659 | 559,291 | 899,811 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.11 million | 928,143 | 1.29 million | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.83 million | 1.43 million | 2.26 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.44 million | 2.30 million | 2.55 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.83 million | 2.73 million | 3.01 million | 4 |
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More education data for Rwanda
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 68,326 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 59.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 37.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 149.57 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 149.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Rwanda?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Rwanda was 3.01 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 3.01 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 386,719 in 1975.
- How does Rwanda rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 52nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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