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Congo, Dem. Rep.: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Congo, Dem. Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 117.60.

That's down 2.1% from 2021, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2007–2023)

Congo, Dem. Rep. School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
120.07
Trough
83.55
5-year change
+5.5%
+1.1% / yr
10-year change
+17.7%
+1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
117.6021
120.0685
115.8983
111.4887
102.0565
103.8577
99.9129
98.2440
93.5224
92.0861

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023?
In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 117.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Congo, Dem. Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 2.1% from 2021 to 2023.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023 was 103.81, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above 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.