Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Primary Gross Enrollment Rate was 162.12 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
162.12
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
2nd
of 205 countries
All-time high
163.17
in 2022
All-time low
33.73
in 1973
Years of data
34
1971–2024

Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Sierra Leone, 1971–2024

501001501971199720241971: 34.81972: 36.11973: 33.71974: 35.41975: 36.41976: 38.31977: 39.81978: 40.61980: 51.91981: 52.31982: 56.21983: 55.41984: 58.81985: 62.51986: 61.81988: 58.41989: 53.11990: 51.11991: 45.32000: 63.32001: 75.62011: 114.62012: 117.72013: 119.82015: 120.72016: 1232017: 126.92018: 114.62019: 145.62020: 142.82021: 157.72022: 163.22023: 159.42024: 162.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary gross enrollment rate in Sierra Leone is 162.12, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 35.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary gross enrollment rate in Sierra Leone peaked at 163.17 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 33.73, in 1973.

That places Sierra Leone 2nd out of 205 countries with data for 2024, 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 36.88 33.73 40.57 8
1980s 56.7 51.88 62.51 9
1990s 48.23 45.33 51.13 2
2000s 69.44 63.25 75.62 2
2010s 122.86 114.58 145.62 8
2020s 157.04 142.79 163.17 5

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 1 Haiti 183.99 compare
  2. 3 Rwanda 149.57 compare
  3. 4 Malawi 139.02 compare
  4. 5 Madagascar, Republic of 132.74 compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

More gender data for Sierra Leone

All data for Sierra Leone β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is primary gross enrollment rate in Sierra Leone?
Primary gross enrollment rate in Sierra Leone was 162.12 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 163.17 in 2022.
What is the lowest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 33.73 in 1973.
How does Sierra Leone rank for primary gross enrollment rate?
Sierra Leone ranks 2nd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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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Indicator
Primary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 8,760 data points, 1970–2025
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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.