Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 6.5% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Sierra Leone, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Sierra Leone is 6.5%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 27.6% on the previous year and up 88.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Sierra Leone peaked at 78.2% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2001.
Sierra Leone ranks 138th 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 76.0% | — |
| 1972 | 76.0% | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 76.0% | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 78.2% | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 1.7% | -97.8% |
| 2011 | 3.5% | +106.1% |
| 2012 | 4.9% | +41.1% |
| 2013 | 7.8% | +59.0% |
| 2015 | 4.4% | -43.7% |
| 2016 | 5.3% | +20.5% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 5.9% | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 5.4% | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 5.1% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 6.5% | +27.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 6.5% is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.6%, 62% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 6.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.7%, 39% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 76.6% | 76.0% | 78.2% | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.3% | 3.5% | 7.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 5.1% | 6.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2393 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Sierra Leone?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Sierra Leone was 6.5% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 78.2% in 1976.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2001.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Sierra Leone ranks 138th out of 212 countries with data for 2021.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release