Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Uganda
Uganda: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal was 21.9% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
21.9%
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
21st
of 110 countries
All-time high
26.9%
in 2014
All-time low
18.9%
in 2017
Years of data
7
2010–2021
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Uganda, 2010–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Uganda is 21.9%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Uganda peaked at 26.9% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 18.9%, in 2017.
Uganda ranks 21st of 110 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Uganda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.3% | — |
| 2011 | 25.0% | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 25.7% | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 26.9% | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 18.9% | -29.8% |
| 2019 | 23.1% | +22.2% |
| 2021 | 21.9% | -5.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 21.9% is above the median for low income countries, which is 14.8%, 1.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 21.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.0%, 1.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24.0% | 18.9% | 26.9% | 6 |
| 2020s | 21.9% | 21.9% | 21.9% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More education data for Uganda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,957 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 778,349 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 301,523 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 307,450 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.84 million (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.22 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Uganda?
- Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Uganda was 21.9% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 26.9% in 2014.
- What is the lowest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.9% in 2017.
- How does Uganda rank for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Uganda ranks 21st out of 110 countries with data for 2021.
- Is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 15-64 years old, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release