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Ethiopia: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Ethiopia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 84.42.

That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2006–2024)

Ethiopia School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
112.67
Trough
79.23
1-year change
+0.8%
10-year change
-9.3%
-1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
84.4160
83.7320
84.6318
101.3389
112.6702
101.2240
94.0858
93.1146
89.9253
90.6283

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 Ethiopia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Ethiopia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 84.42, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Ethiopia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ethiopia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Ethiopia 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.