Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Rwanda
Rwanda: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 49.3% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Rwanda, 2003–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Rwanda is 49.3%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Rwanda peaked at 52.1% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 49.0%, in 2012.
That places Rwanda 80th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 50.1% | — |
| 2004 | 49.3% | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 52.1% | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 50.9% | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 49.3% | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 50.7% | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 49.2% | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 49.0% | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 49.2% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 49.3% | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 49.1% | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 49.8% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 49.6% | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 49.7% | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 49.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 49.7% | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 49.8% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 49.5% | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 49.3% | -0.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 49.3% is above the median for low income countries, which is 49.3%, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 49.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 50.0%, 99% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.3% | 49.3% | 52.1% | 5 |
| 2010s | 49.5% | 49.0% | 50.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.6% | 49.3% | 49.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More education data for Rwanda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2109 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Rwanda?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Rwanda was 49.3% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 52.1% in 2006.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.0% in 2012.
- How does Rwanda rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Rwanda ranks 80th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release