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Cameroon Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

116.94% +2.53pp (+2.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #20 Global Peak 117.75% (2015) Source World Bank

Cameroon Primary Enrollment (1971–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's primary enrollment stood at 116.94% in 2025, a rise of +2.53pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 116.94% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 20th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 120.25% - -
2026* trend 118.59% - -
2025* trend 116.94% - -
2025 116.94% +2.53pp #20
2024 114.41% −0.02pp #13
2023 114.42% +1.93pp #17
2022 112.49% +2.39pp #18
2021 110.11% +3.35pp #19
2019 106.75% +2.42pp #33
2018 104.33% −6.89pp #48
2017 111.22% −5.95pp #21
2016 117.17% −0.58pp #19
2015 117.75% +2.45pp #15
2014 115.30% +0.95pp #19
2012 114.35% +4.34pp #26
2011 110.02% −1.22pp #44
2010 111.23% +1.73pp #42
2009 109.50% +1.90pp #49
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +69.0% GDP growth 4.3% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameroon's primary enrollment?

Cameroon's primary enrollment was 116.94% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Cameroon?

Cameroon's primary enrollment peaked at 117.75% in 2015.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Cameroon?

The lowest primary enrollment in Cameroon was 77.75% in 1996.

How does Cameroon rank in primary enrollment?

Cameroon ranks 20th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary enrollment of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's primary enrollment is projected to reach 116.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Cameroon in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Cameroon in 2025 was 116.94%. This ranks 20th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_cameroon_primary-enrollment, title = {Cameroon Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }