Share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita in Congo
Congo: Share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita was 17.08 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita in Congo, 1972–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita in Congo is 17.08, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita in Congo peaked at 49.74 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 9.67, in 1979.
Congo ranks 32nd of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 22.81 | — |
| 1974 | 16.82 | -26.3% |
| 1976 | 14.57 | -13.4% |
| 1978 | 10.57 | -27.4% |
| 1979 | 9.67 | -8.5% |
| 1980 | 16.51 | +70.7% |
| 1981 | 16.59 | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 15.05 | -9.3% |
| 1983 | 13.63 | -9.4% |
| 1984 | 11.55 | -15.3% |
| 2005 | 49.74 | +330.5% |
| 2006 | 45.93 | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 13.86 | -69.8% |
| 2012 | 11.65 | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 21.24 | +82.4% |
| 2023 | 17.08 | -19.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.89 | 9.67 | 22.81 | 5 |
| 1980s | 14.67 | 11.55 | 16.59 | 5 |
| 2000s | 47.83 | 45.93 | 49.74 | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.58 | 11.65 | 21.24 | 3 |
| 2020s | 17.08 | 17.08 | 17.08 | 1 |
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More education data for Congo
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 23,019 (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 57.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 39.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita in Congo?
- Share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita in Congo was 17.08 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 49.74 in 2005.
- What is the lowest share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.67 in 1979.
- How does Congo rank for share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita?
- Congo ranks 32nd out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share primary school age out of school vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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