Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 4.4% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
4.4%
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
163rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
28.1%
in 1971
All-time low
4.0%
in 2012
Years of data
32
1971–2021
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Ethiopia, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Ethiopia stood at 4.4%.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Ethiopia peaked at 28.1% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2012.
That places Ethiopia 163rd out of 212 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 28.1% | — |
| 1972 | 26.7% | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 27.0% | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 25.0% | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 15.6% | -37.6% |
| 1982 | 13.6% | -12.6% |
| 1983 | 12.5% | -7.9% |
| 1984 | 12.3% | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 11.6% | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 11.0% | -4.6% |
| 1987 | 10.5% | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 10.3% | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 10.7% | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 11.5% | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 12.5% | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 13.6% | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 11.7% | -14.3% |
| 1994 | 10.6% | -9.2% |
| 1995 | 9.1% | -14.3% |
| 1996 | 7.6% | -16.6% |
| 1997 | 6.7% | -11.9% |
| 1998 | 6.2% | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 5.3% | -15.3% |
| 2008 | 5.4% | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 6.0% | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 6.0% | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 5.4% | -10.8% |
| 2012 | 4.0% | -25.3% |
| 2014 | 4.2% | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 5.0% | +19.2% |
| 2020 | 4.2% | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 4.4% | +4.5% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 4.4% is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.6%, 42% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 4.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.7%, 26% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26.7% | 25.0% | 28.1% | 4 |
| 1980s | 12.0% | 10.3% | 15.6% | 9 |
| 1990s | 10.0% | 6.2% | 13.6% | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.6% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272,545 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % 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 0.1206 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Ethiopia?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Ethiopia was 4.4% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.1% in 1971.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 2012.
- How does Ethiopia rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Ethiopia ranks 163rd out of 212 countries with data for 2021.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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