Primary school attendance selected countries in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Primary school attendance selected countries was 85.47 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
85.47
World rank
27th
of 36 countries
All-time high
86.97
in 2013
All-time low
71.33
in 2007
Years of data
5
2007–2024
Primary school attendance selected countries in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2007–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary school attendance selected countries in Democratic Republic of Congo is 85.47, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary school attendance selected countries in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 86.97 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 71.33, in 2007.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 27th out of 36 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Primary school attendance selected countries in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 71.33 | — |
| 2010 | 74.26 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 86.97 | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 78.38 | -9.9% |
| 2024 | 85.47 | +9.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 85.47 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 83.96, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.33 | 71.33 | 71.33 | 1 |
| 2010s | 79.87 | 74.26 | 86.97 | 3 |
| 2020s | 85.47 | 85.47 | 85.47 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 33.69 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 34.65 (1999)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary school attendance selected countries in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Primary school attendance selected countries in Democratic Republic of Congo was 85.47 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary school attendance selected countries recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 86.97 in 2013.
- What is the lowest primary school attendance selected countries recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.33 in 2007.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for primary school attendance selected countries?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 27th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary school attendance selected countries rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Primary school attendance selected countries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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