Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Cameroon

Cameroon: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 35.62 in 2019. β—† Volatile

Latest (2019)
35.62
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
143rd
of 197 countries
All-time high
38.66
in 2016
All-time low
3.17
in 1971
Years of data
48
1971–2019

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Cameroon, 1971–2019

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2019, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Cameroon stood at 35.62.

That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 49.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Cameroon peaked at 38.66 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3.17, in 1971.

Cameroon ranks 143rd of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.42 3.17 6.29 9
1980s 9.52 6.81 12.6 10
1990s 10.82 9.51 11.97 9
2000s 17.08 12.68 23.84 10
2010s 32.92 25.46 38.66 10

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 140 Puerto Rico 37.53 compare
  2. 141 Namibia 36.51 compare
  3. 142 Bangladesh 36.38 compare
  4. 144 Belize 34.17 compare
  5. 145 Honduras 33.77 compare
  6. 146 Cambodia 33.57 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for Cameroon

All data for Cameroon β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Cameroon?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Cameroon was 35.62 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 38.66 in 2016.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 3.17 in 1971.
How does Cameroon rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
Cameroon ranks 143rd out of 197 countries with data for 2019.
Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 6,144 data points, 1970–2022
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.