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Sierra Leone: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Sierra Leone's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 162.12.

That's up 1.7% 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 (2011–2024)

Sierra Leone School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
163.17
Trough
114.58
1-year change
+1.7%
5-year change
+11.3%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
162.1240
159.4169
163.1736
157.7098
142.7921
145.6175
114.5802
126.8639
123.0317
120.7007

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 Sierra Leone's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Sierra Leone's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 162.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Sierra Leone's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sierra Leone's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Sierra Leone 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.