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Tanzania: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Tanzania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 92.69.

That's down 3.1% 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)

Tanzania School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
109.18
Trough
84.22
1-year change
-3.1%
5-year change
-5.1%
-1.0% / yr
10-year change
+7.9%
+0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
92.6903
95.6410
90.6153
98.7000
98.5754
97.6457
94.9840
89.5967
85.2801
84.2208

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 Tanzania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Tanzania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 92.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tanzania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Tanzania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tanzania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Tanzania 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.