Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Liberia

Liberia: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 128.48 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
128.48
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
4th
of 197 countries
All-time high
160.08
in 2014
All-time low
30.85
in 1998
Years of data
17
1970–2020

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Liberia, 1970–2020

501001501970199520201970: 46.51971: 501972: 541975: 54.41976: 49.11978: 57.11979: 63.81980: 68.71984: 35.71998: 30.91999: 48.72000: 75.62014: 160.12015: 157.82016: 134.32017: 125.22020: 128.5

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for preprimary gross enrollment rate in Liberia is 128.48, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Liberia peaked at 160.08 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 30.85, in 1998.

That places Liberia 4th out of 197 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 53.57 46.54 63.84 7
1980s 52.19 35.69 68.7 2
1990s 39.78 30.85 48.7 2
2000s 75.64 75.64 75.64 1
2010s 144.36 125.18 160.08 4
2020s 128.48 128.48 128.48 1

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 1 Australia 160.21 compare
  2. 2 United States Virgin Islands 139.96 compare
  3. 3 Grenada 130.81 compare
  4. 5 Ghana 116.14 compare
  5. 6 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 113.83 compare
  6. 7 Czechia 113.53 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for Liberia

All data for Liberia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Liberia?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Liberia was 128.48 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 160.08 in 2014.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 30.85 in 1998.
How does Liberia rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
Liberia ranks 4th out of 197 countries with data for 2020.
Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia 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.