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Eritrea: Compulsory education, duration (years)

In , Eritrea's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 8.00.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 10.04 . Eritrea ranks #159 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 44.

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

Trend (2010–2025)

Eritrea Compulsory education, duration (years) trend

Highlights

Peak
8.00
Trough
8.00
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)
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000

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.DURSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Eritrea's Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Eritrea's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 8.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eritrea's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Eritrea's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Eritrea rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Eritrea ranked #159 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).
How does Eritrea's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Eritrea is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 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.