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South Sudan: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , South Sudan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 98.44.

That's up 40.0% from 2015, the highest value on record.

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)

South Sudan School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
98.44
Trough
70.32

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
98.4412
70.3178
90.4091

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 South Sudan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 98.44, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
South Sudan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 40.0% from 2015 to 2024.
How does South Sudan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so South Sudan 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.