Is Sierra Leone's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?

Sierra Leone's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.

How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?

In 2025, Sierra Leone ranked #146 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).

How does Sierra Leone's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?

The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 44.

Sierra Leone: Compulsory education, duration (years)

Name: Sierra Leone: Compulsory education, duration (years)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2025, Sierra Leone's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 9.00.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 10.04 . Sierra Leone ranks #146 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 44.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 9.00; 2006
Trough: 9.00; 2006
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)
2025	9.0000
2024	9.0000
2023	9.0000
2022	9.0000
2021	9.0000
2020	9.0000
2019	9.0000
2018	9.0000
2017	9.0000
2016	9.0000

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.DURS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Sierra Leone's Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Sierra Leone's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 9.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Sierra Leone's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Sierra Leone ranked #146 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).
How does Sierra Leone's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 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.