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Central African Republic: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Central African Republic's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.81.

That's up 18.2% from 2012, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2016 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2016

Trend (2006–2016)

Central African Republic School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
96.81
Trough
56.70
5-year change
+19.0%
+3.5% / yr
10-year change
+70.7%
+5.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
96.8126
81.9315
81.3504
81.2790
77.4299
75.8503
65.5535
56.7010

About School enrollment, primary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2016?
In 2016, Central African Republic's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Central African Republic's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 18.2% from 2012 to 2016.
How does Central African Republic's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2016 was 103.81, so Central African Republic is below the world average.
What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.