Share of students studying abroad in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Share of students studying abroad was 16.7 in 2012. ▼ Falling
Latest (2012)
16.7
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
43rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
43.93
in 2006
All-time low
15.61
in 2011
Years of data
9
1999–2012
Share of students studying abroad in Central African Republic, 1999–2012
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2012, share of students studying abroad in Central African Republic stood at 16.7.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and down 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Central African Republic peaked at 43.93 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 15.61, in 2011.
Central African Republic ranks 43rd of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Share of students studying abroad in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 24.66 | — |
| 2000 | 32.82 | +33.1% |
| 2004 | 30.98 | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 43.93 | +41.8% |
| 2008 | 21.14 | -51.9% |
| 2009 | 18.1 | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 19.61 | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 15.61 | -20.4% |
| 2012 | 16.7 | +7.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 16.7 is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.06, 2.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 16.7 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.63, 2.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.66 | 24.66 | 24.66 | 1 |
| 2000s | 29.39 | 18.1 | 43.93 | 5 |
| 2010s | 17.31 | 15.61 | 19.61 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More education data for Central African Republic
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 55.58 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 62.11 (2012)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,357 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,252 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,152 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,337 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 137,844 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 813,767 (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.15 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Central African Republic?
- Share of students studying abroad in Central African Republic was 16.7 in 2012, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 43.93 in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.61 in 2011.
- How does Central African Republic rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Central African Republic ranks 43rd out of 175 countries with data for 2012.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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