Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 27.7% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Guinea-Bissau, 1976–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2010, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Guinea-Bissau stood at 27.7%. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 27.7% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1976.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 45th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 19.4% | — |
| 2010 | 27.7% | +42.8% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 27.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 10.6%, 2.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 27.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.7%, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6 |
| 2000s | 19.4% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 27.7% | 27.7% | 27.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More education data for Guinea-Bissau
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,480 (2006)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,234 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,360 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,590 (2010)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55,176 (2006)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 278,890 (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1781 units per person (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Guinea-Bissau?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Guinea-Bissau was 27.7% in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 27.7% in 2010.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1976.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 45th out of 212 countries with data for 2010.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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