School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years) (School both) in Guyana
Guyana: School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years) (School both) was 5.85 years in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
5.85 years
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
112th
of 218 countries
All-time high
6.44 years
in 1977
All-time low
5.24 years
in 2019
Years of data
41
1971–2024
School life expectancy, primary, both sexes in Guyana, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in years.
Analysis
In 2024, school life expectancy, primary, both sexes in Guyana stood at 5.85 years.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, school life expectancy, primary, both sexes in Guyana peaked at 6.44 years in 1977 and was at its lowest, 5.24 years, in 2019.
Guyana ranks 112th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years) (School both) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.09 years | — |
| 1972 | 6.06 years | -0.6% |
| 1973 | 6.01 years | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 6.08 years | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 5.99 years | -1.5% |
| 1977 | 6.44 years | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 6.27 years | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 6.27 years | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 5.97 years | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 5.94 years | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 6.02 years | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 5.94 years | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 5.86 years | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 5.77 years | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 5.74 years | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 5.81 years | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 6.05 years | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 6.35 years | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 5.83 years | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 5.67 years | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 5.6 years | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 5.63 years | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 5.73 years | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 5.79 years | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 5.8 years | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 5.9 years | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 5.9 years | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 5.82 years | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 5.77 years | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 6.12 years | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 5.94 years | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 6.03 years | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 5.88 years | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 6.07 years | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 6.32 years | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 6.32 years | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 5.24 years | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 5.77 years | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 5.76 years | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 5.65 years | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 5.85 years | +3.6% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 5.85 years is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.86 years, 100% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 5.85 years is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.1 years, 96% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.15 years | 5.99 years | 6.44 years | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.95 years | 5.74 years | 6.35 years | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.74 years | 5.6 years | 5.9 years | 8 |
| 2000s | 5.92 years | 5.77 years | 6.12 years | 7 |
| 2010s | 5.99 years | 5.24 years | 6.32 years | 4 |
| 2020s | 5.76 years | 5.65 years | 5.85 years | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More education data for Guyana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is school life expectancy, primary, both sexes in Guyana?
- School life expectancy, primary, both sexes in Guyana was 5.85 years in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest school life expectancy, primary, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.44 years in 1977.
- What is the lowest school life expectancy, primary, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.24 years in 2019.
- How does Guyana rank for school life expectancy, primary, both sexes?
- Guyana ranks 112th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is school life expectancy, primary, both sexes rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release