Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public was 62.1% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2010–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 62.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 62.5% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 60.7%, in 2013.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 2nd out of 191 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.0% | — |
| 2012 | 61.6% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 60.7% | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 62.5% | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 62.1% | -0.7% |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the compared with similar countries
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the's 62.1% is above the median for low income countries, which is 50.9%, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the's 62.1% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 50.2%, 1.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 61.7% | 60.7% | 62.5% | 4 |
| 2020s | 62.1% | 62.1% | 62.1% | 1 |
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More education data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1999 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 62.1% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 62.5% in 2014.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.7% in 2013.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 2nd out of 191 countries with data for 2021.
- Is percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public institutions, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release