How does Central African Republic rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?

In 2025, Central African Republic ranked #94 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).

How does Central African Republic's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?

The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 44.

Central African Republic: Compulsory education, duration (years)

Name: Central African Republic: Compulsory education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Central African Republic's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 10.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 10.04 . Central African Republic ranks #94 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 44.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 10.00; 2006
Trough: 10.00; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Compulsory education, duration (years)
2025	10.0000
2024	10.0000
2023	10.0000
2022	10.0000
2021	10.0000
2020	10.0000
2019	10.0000
2018	10.0000
2017	10.0000
2016	10.0000

About Compulsory education, duration (years)

Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

Indicator code: SE.COM.DURS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Central African Republic's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 10.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Central African Republic ranked #94 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).
How does Central African Republic's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 44.
What is Compulsory education, duration (years) and how is it measured?: Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS), CC BY 4.0.