Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled in Somalia

Somalia: Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled was 256,694 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
256,694
World rank
111th
of 216 countries
All-time high
295,037
in 2007
All-time low
32,295
in 1971
Years of data
18
1971–2023

Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled in Somalia, 1971–2023

0100.0k200.0k300.0k1971199720231971: 32.3k1972: 38.5k1973: 50.2k1974: 59.9k1975: 93.8k1976: 127.6k1977: 147.9k1978: 145.4k1979: 168.6k1980: 172.2k1981: 136.4k1982: 125.9k1983: 119.1k1984: 119.2k1985: 109.2k1986: 102.3k2007: 295.0k2023: 256.7k

Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

Somalia recorded 256,694 for enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled in 2023.

Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled in Somalia peaked at 295,037 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 32,295, in 1971.

Somalia ranks 111th of 216 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, male (number), gaps filled in Somalia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled in Somalia, 1971 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1971 32,295
1972 38,480 +19.2%
1973 50,199 +30.5%
1974 59,925 +19.4%
1975 93,754 +56.5%
1976 127,584 +36.1%
1977 147,911 +15.9%
1978 145,435 -1.7%
1979 168,551 +15.9%
1980 172,196 +2.2%
1981 136,392 -20.8%
1982 125,862 -7.7%
1983 119,121 -5.4%
1984 119,235 +0.1%
1985 109,174 -8.4%
1986 102,311 -6.3%
2007 295,037 +188.4%
2023 256,694 -13.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 96,015 32,295 168,551 9
1980s 126,327 102,311 172,196 7
2000s 295,037 295,037 295,037 1
2020s 256,694 256,694 256,694 1

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 108 Ireland 278,462 compare
  2. 109 Lebanon 274,316 compare
  3. 110 Palestine 263,637 compare
  4. 112 Costa Rica 234,589 compare
  5. 113 Panama 230,778 compare
  6. 114 Belarus 228,973 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled in Somalia?
Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled in Somalia was 256,694 in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled recorded in Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 295,037 in 2007.
What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was 32,295 in 1971.
How does Somalia rank for enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled?
Somalia ranks 111th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Somalia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Enrolment in primary education, male (number) with 667 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.

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Indicator
Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
437 places, 20,956 data points, 1970–2025
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Enrolment in primary education, male (number) with 667 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.