Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public was 51.5% in 2017. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Central African Republic, 2005–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Central African Republic is 51.5%, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Central African Republic peaked at 51.8% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 50.2%, in 2005.
Central African Republic ranks 15th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 50.2% | — |
| 2008 | 50.4% | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 51.0% | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 51.8% | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 51.5% | -0.5% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 51.5% is above the median for low income countries, which is 50.5%, 1.0× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 51.5% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 50.2%, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.5% | 50.2% | 51.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | 51.7% | 51.5% | 51.8% | 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 public in Central African Republic?
- Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Central African Republic was 51.5% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 51.8% in 2011.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.2% in 2005.
- How does Central African Republic rank for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public?
- Central African Republic ranks 15th out of 176 countries with data for 2017.
- Is percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 public institutions, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release