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Ghana: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Ghana's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 100.97.

That's up 2.8% from 2022, 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)

Ghana School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
103.21
Trough
91.23
5-year change
+1.1%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
+1.4%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
100.9670
98.2319
99.4509
98.4049
99.8750
98.6814
100.4789
101.7511
103.2131
99.5601

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 Ghana's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Ghana's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 100.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Ghana's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 2.8% from 2022 to 2024.
How does Ghana's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Ghana 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.