Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 16.7% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Central African Republic, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2016, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Central African Republic stood at 16.7%. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Central African Republic peaked at 16.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1971.
Central African Republic ranks 84th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.2% | — |
| 1975 | 0.2% | -5.4% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 9.8% | — |
| 2005 | 9.8% | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 11.4% | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 13.6% | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 13.8% | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 14.2% | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 13.8% | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 13.7% | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 16.7% | +22.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 16.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 10.6%, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 16.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.7%, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 5 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 11.7% | 9.8% | 13.8% | 5 |
| 2010s | 14.6% | 13.7% | 16.7% | 4 |
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 primary education in private institutions in Central African Republic?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Central African Republic was 16.7% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 16.7% in 2016.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions 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 primary education in private institutions?
- Central African Republic ranks 84th out of 212 countries with data for 2016.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. 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 primary education in private institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release