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Somalia Primary Enrollment Rate

Somalia's primary enrollment rate rose to 21.2% in 2023, up from 8.45% in 2021, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 12.75% from the previous year. Somalia has the lowest primary enrollment rate, followed by Equatorial Guinea and Suriname.

Yearly Historical Data (1971-2023)

(in %)
Year Primary Enrollment Rate (%)
2023 21.2%
2021 8.45%
2007 23.39%
1986 14%
1985 15.89%
1984 18.38%
1983 18.85%
1982 20.71%
1981 22.02%
1980 29.16%
1979 32.37%
1978 31.28%
1977 32.19%
1976 28.46%
1974 12.76%
1973 10.52%
1972 8.11%
1971 6.94%
Somalia Primary Enrollment Rate : Definition
Primary Enrollment Rate measures the percentage of the eligible age group in Somalia enrolled in primary school.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 54% 5.4% 2022
Happiness Index 4.35 points 4.67 points 2024
Population 19.01M 18.36M 2024