Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Somalia

Somalia: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 1.15 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.15
Change on year
up 27.5%
World rank
196th
of 197 countries
All-time high
5.63
in 2014
All-time low
0.2806
in 1971
Years of data
18
1971–2021

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Somalia, 1971–2021

02461971199620211971: 0.2811972: 0.3511973: 0.5211974: 0.5591976: 0.4471977: 0.4491978: 0.5441979: 1.61980: 0.5611981: 0.5311982: 0.4311983: 0.4721984: 0.2941985: 0.3381986: 0.3842014: 5.62019: 0.8992021: 1.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Somalia recorded 1.15 for preprimary gross enrollment rate in 2021.

That represents a change of up 27.5% on the previous year and down 79.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Somalia peaked at 5.63 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.2806, in 1971.

Somalia ranks 196th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.5896 0.2806 1.57 8
1980s 0.4302 0.2941 0.5607 7
2010s 3.27 0.8991 5.63 2
2020s 1.15 1.15 1.15 1

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 193 Central African Republic 2.93 compare
  2. 194 Yemen 1.59 compare
  3. 195 Chad 1.27 compare
  4. 197 Afghanistan 1.06 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for Somalia

All data for Somalia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Somalia?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Somalia was 1.15 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 5.63 in 2014.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2806 in 1971.
How does Somalia rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
Somalia ranks 196th out of 197 countries with data for 2021.
Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Somalia?
Over the last ten years it is down 79.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Somalia 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.