Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal was 31.8% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
31.8%
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
103rd
of 110 countries
All-time high
34.5%
in 2021
All-time low
27.8%
in 2014
Years of data
6
2011–2023
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Zimbabwe, 2011–2023
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 Zimbabwe is 31.8%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Zimbabwe peaked at 34.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 27.8%, in 2014.
Zimbabwe ranks 103rd of 110 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 28.2% | — |
| 2014 | 27.8% | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 32.4% | +16.4% |
| 2021 | 34.5% | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 32.7% | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 31.8% | -2.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 31.8% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 45.6%, 70% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 31.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 41.9%, 76% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.5% | 27.8% | 32.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 33.0% | 31.8% | 34.5% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,514 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 328,055 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1767 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Zimbabwe?
- Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Zimbabwe was 31.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 34.5% in 2021.
- What is the lowest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.8% in 2014.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Zimbabwe ranks 103rd out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
- Is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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, 15-24 years old, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release