Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private was 66.2% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Central African Republic, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 66.2% for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in 2017. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Central African Republic peaked at 66.2% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1971.
Central African Republic ranks 44th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 7.6% | — |
| 2005 | 35.2% | +364.4% |
| 2008 | 54.0% | +53.3% |
| 2009 | 53.6% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 55.4% | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 66.2% | +19.5% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 66.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 32.4%, 2.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 66.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32.7%, 2.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5% | 0.0% | 7.6% | 5 |
| 2000s | 47.6% | 35.2% | 54.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | 60.8% | 55.4% | 66.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More education data for Central African Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,357 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,252 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,152 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,337 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 137,844 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 813,767 (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.15 % change on previous year (2012)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1726 units per person (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Central African Republic?
- Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Central African Republic was 66.2% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 66.2% in 2017.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1971.
- How does Central African Republic rank for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private?
- Central African Republic ranks 44th out of 211 countries with data for 2017.
- Is percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release