Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes was 62.6% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau, 1976–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau is 62.6%, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 122.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 62.6% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.9%, in 1988.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 177th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 7.3% | — |
| 1979 | 14.1% | +93.9% |
| 1980 | 10.4% | -26.3% |
| 1981 | 14.7% | +41.8% |
| 1982 | 15.6% | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 12.5% | -20.3% |
| 1984 | 11.8% | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 8.8% | -25.4% |
| 1988 | 5.9% | -32.9% |
| 2000 | 28.2% | +378.7% |
| 2010 | 62.6% | +122.3% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 62.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 60.1%, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 62.6% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 70.7%, 89% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.7% | 7.3% | 14.1% | 2 |
| 1980s | 11.4% | 5.9% | 15.6% | 7 |
| 2000s | 28.2% | 28.2% | 28.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 62.6% | 62.6% | 62.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More education data for Guinea-Bissau
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,480 (2006)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,234 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,360 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,590 (2010)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55,176 (2006)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 278,890 (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1781 units per person (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau?
- Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau was 62.6% in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 62.6% in 2010.
- What is the lowest gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.9% in 1988.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 177th out of 198 countries with data for 2010.
- Is gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release