Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Zambia

Zambia: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 8.7 in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
8.7
Change on year
up 15.0%
World rank
184th
of 197 countries
All-time high
8.7
in 2017
All-time low
0.75
in 1979
Years of data
8
1979–2017

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Zambia, 1979–2017

024681979199820171979: 0.752011: 2.52012: 2.82013: 3.12014: 6.52015: 6.92016: 7.62017: 8.7

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for preprimary gross enrollment rate in Zambia is 8.7, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 243.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Zambia peaked at 8.7 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.75, in 1979.

Zambia ranks 184th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.75 0.75 0.75 1
2010s 5.43 2.54 8.7 7

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 181 Mauritania 10.49 compare
  2. 182 Tajikistan 9.91 compare
  3. 183 Libya 9.82 compare
  4. 185 Myanmar 8.53 compare
  5. 186 Mali 7.6 compare
  6. 187 Niger 7.03 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for Zambia

All data for Zambia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Zambia?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Zambia was 8.7 in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 8.7 in 2017.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.75 in 1979.
How does Zambia rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
Zambia ranks 184th out of 197 countries with data for 2017.
Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 243.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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.