Central African Republic—Primary School Enrollment (%)
Central African Republic's primary school enrollment (%) was 96.8% in 2016, ranking #141 out of 205 countries. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 96.8% (2016) and the lowest was 51.3% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 96.8% | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 81.9% | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 81.4% | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 81.3% | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 77.4% | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 75.9% | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 65.6% | +15.6% |
| 2006 | 56.7% | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 57.1% | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 51.3% | -14.1% |
| 2003 | 59.7% | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 60.4% | -11.5% |
| 2001 | 68.3% |
Top Countries — Primary School Enrollment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haiti | 184.0% | 2016 |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 162.1% | 2024 |
| 3 | Rwanda | 149.6% | 2024 |
| 4 | Malawi | 139.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 135.1% | 2023 |
| 6 | Madagascar | 132.7% | 2024 |
| 7 | Nepal | 128.6% | 2025 |
| 8 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 125.1% | 2024 |
| 9 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 121.1% | 2023 |
| 10 | Papua New Guinea | 121.1% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Methodology
Data compiled by Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), uri: https://databrowser.uis.unesco.org/resources, note: The data are obtained through the UIS API. Detailed documentation is available at: https://api.uis.unesco.org/api/public/documentation/, publisher: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), type: Bulk file (csv), date accessed: 2025-09-22, date published: 2025-09.
Unit
% gross