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

In 2025, Central African Republic ranked #67 out of 210 countries reporting Primary education, duration (years).

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

The global average for Primary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 5.73, so Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

Central African Republic: Primary education, duration (years)

Name: Central African Republic: Primary education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Central African Republic's Primary education, duration (years) was 6.00.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 5.73 . Central African Republic ranks #67 globally out of 210 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 6.00; 2006
Trough: 6.00; 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	Primary education, duration (years)
2025	6.0000
2024	6.0000
2023	6.0000
2022	6.0000
2021	6.0000
2020	6.0000
2019	6.0000
2018	6.0000
2017	6.0000
2016	6.0000

About Primary education, duration (years)

Primary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in primary school.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Primary education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Central African Republic's Primary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Primary education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Primary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Primary education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Central African Republic ranked #67 out of 210 countries reporting Primary education, duration (years).
How does Central African Republic's Primary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Primary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 5.73, so Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.
What is Primary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?: Primary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in primary school.

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