Cameroon Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Cameroon's primary enrollment was 116.94% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Cameroon’s primary school enrollment rate has risen sharply from 92.32 % in 1971 to a record 117.75 % in 2015, reflecting sustained expansion of access to basic education over 52 years. After a low point of 77.75 % in 1996, the upward trajectory accelerated, reaching 116.94 % in 2025, which places the country 20th globally. This recent level slightly trails the 2015 peak but surpasses the current rates of peers such as Zambia (114.37 %) and Peru (117.58 %). The high enrollment figures, exceeding 100 % due to repeaters and over‑age pupils, indicate that policy reforms and increased public spending have broadened participation, though they also signal inefficiencies in progression. Continued investment in teacher quality, school infrastructure, and targeted interventions to reduce repetition could sustain the gains and potentially push Cameroon beyond its 2015 high, stabilising the enrollment rate at a more efficient level.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Cameroon's primary enrollment was 116.94% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's primary enrollment peaked at 117.75% in 2015.
The lowest primary enrollment in Cameroon was 77.75% in 1996.
Cameroon ranks 20th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's primary enrollment is projected to reach 116.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Cameroon in 2025 was 116.94%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_primary-enrollment,
title = {Cameroon Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}