Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Primary Gross Enrollment Rate was 117.6 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary gross enrollment rate in Democratic Republic of Congo is 117.6, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary gross enrollment rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 120.07 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 50.26, in 1999.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 40 years of available data.
Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 96.68 | — |
| 1972 | 96.24 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 96.18 | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 94.89 | -1.3% |
| 1975 | 93.47 | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 93.41 | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 92.97 | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 93.71 | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 93.97 | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 94.43 | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 95.06 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 95.8 | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 96.6 | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 97.45 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 92.22 | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 92.07 | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 79.7 | -13.4% |
| 1988 | 80.83 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 59.33 | -26.6% |
| 1991 | 75.94 | +28.0% |
| 1992 | 74.08 | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 75.12 | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 73.32 | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 77.15 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 62.34 | -19.2% |
| 1999 | 50.26 | -19.4% |
| 2002 | 61.03 | +21.4% |
| 2007 | 83.55 | +36.9% |
| 2008 | 91.89 | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 91.91 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 92.09 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 93.52 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 98.24 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 99.91 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 103.86 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 102.06 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 111.49 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 115.9 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 120.07 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 117.6 | -2.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 117.6 is above the median for low income countries, which is 100.43, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 117.6 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 100.43, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +36.9% | 61.03 | 83.55 |
| 1991 | +28.0% | 59.33 | 75.94 |
| 1990 | -26.6% | 80.83 | 59.33 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 94.61 | 92.97 | 96.68 | 9 |
| 1980s | 91.58 | 79.7 | 97.45 | 9 |
| 1990s | 68.44 | 50.26 | 77.15 | 8 |
| 2000s | 82.09 | 61.03 | 91.91 | 4 |
| 2010s | 100.17 | 92.09 | 111.49 | 7 |
| 2020s | 117.86 | 115.9 | 120.07 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 14 Myanmar 120.22 compare
- 15 Mozambique 120 compare
- 16 East Timor 119.65 compare
- 18 Morocco 116.59 compare
- 19 Eswatini 116.53 compare
- 20 New Caledonia 116.01 compare
More gender data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 59,241 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.48 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 72,291 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 72,291 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.47 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2.18 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2.02 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary gross enrollment rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Primary gross enrollment rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 117.6 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 120.07 in 2021.
- What is the lowest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.26 in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for primary gross enrollment rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.