Primary education gross enrolment ratio in Tunisia
Tunisia: Primary education gross enrolment ratio was 104.42 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Primary education gross enrolment ratio in Tunisia, 1971–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education gross enrolment ratio in Tunisia is 104.42, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education gross enrolment ratio in Tunisia peaked at 114.87 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 90.89, in 1974.
That places Tunisia 16th out of 72 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 52 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 96.51 | 90.89 | 105.69 | 9 |
| 1980s | 106.63 | 99.07 | 110.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 112.52 | 110.67 | 114.87 | 10 |
| 2000s | 108.87 | 102.38 | 114.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.43 | 103.61 | 106.86 | 9 |
| 2020s | 104.2 | 103.98 | 104.42 | 4 |
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More education data for Tunisia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 84,596 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 66.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 23.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 104.42 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 104.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education gross enrolment ratio in Tunisia?
- Primary education gross enrolment ratio in Tunisia was 104.42 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest primary education gross enrolment ratio recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 114.87 in 1999.
- What is the lowest primary education gross enrolment ratio recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.89 in 1974.
- How does Tunisia rank for primary education gross enrolment ratio?
- Tunisia ranks 16th out of 72 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary education gross enrolment ratio rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Primary education gross enrolment ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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