Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) in Madagascar
Madagascar: Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) was 2.67 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.67 million
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
26th
of 216 countries
All-time high
2.68 million
in 2021
All-time low
433,105
in 1971
Years of data
50
1971–2024
Enrolment in primary education, female in Madagascar, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, female in Madagascar is 2.67 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, female in Madagascar peaked at 2.68 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 433,105, in 1971.
That places Madagascar 26th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 433,105 | — |
| 1972 | 464,263 | +7.2% |
| 1973 | 478,751 | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 478,720 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | 531,081 | +10.9% |
| 1976 | 526,201 | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 592,273 | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 663,764 | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 684,421 | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 763,306 | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 844,822 | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 849,038 | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 796,816 | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 783,716 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 721,628 | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 745,823 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 738,168 | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 773,797 | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 713,328 | -7.8% |
| 1993 | 726,412 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 737,641 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 768,220 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 801,681 | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 925,817 | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 988,130 | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 1.08 million | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 1.13 million | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 1.18 million | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 1.40 million | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 1.65 million | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 1.76 million | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 1.81 million | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 1.89 million | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 1.98 million | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 2.13 million | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 2.10 million | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2.13 million | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 2.18 million | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 2.22 million | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 2.29 million | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 2.37 million | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 2.35 million | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 2.49 million | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 2.42 million | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 2.32 million | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 2.39 million | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 2.68 million | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 2.57 million | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 2.57 million | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.67 million | +3.8% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 2.67 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.44 million, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 2.67 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 million, 2.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 539,175 | 433,105 | 684,421 | 9 |
| 1980s | 786,450 | 721,628 | 849,038 | 7 |
| 1990s | 797,022 | 713,328 | 988,130 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.60 million | 1.08 million | 2.13 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.29 million | 2.10 million | 2.49 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.58 million | 2.39 million | 2.68 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More education data for Madagascar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,148 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.09 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 507,363 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 544,966 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.62 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1656 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, female in Madagascar?
- Enrolment in primary education, female in Madagascar was 2.67 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 433,105 in 1971.
- How does Madagascar rank for enrolment in primary education, female?
- Madagascar ranks 26th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, female rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release