Central African Republic Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Central African Republic's primary enrollment was 96.81% in 2016, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 18.2% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2016.
Overview
Central African Republic's primary enrollment stood at 96.81% in 2016, a rise of +14.88pp from 2012. Central African Republic ranked 132nd globally.
Primary school enrollment in the Central African Republic has risen sharply over the 35‑year series, moving from 53.78 % in 1971 to an all‑time peak of 96.81 % in 2016, the highest level recorded for the country and ranking it 132nd globally. The steepest decline occurred in the early 2000s, with enrollment falling to a trough of 51.29 % in 2004, a period marked by political instability and limited fiscal capacity for education. Since then, concerted policy efforts and expanded donor support have driven a sustained recovery, pushing the rate to 96.81 % in 2016, a level comparable to peers such as China (96.88 %) and Mauritius (96.72 %). The near‑universal coverage suggests that maintaining macro‑economic stability and strengthening school infrastructure will be crucial to preserve this upward trajectory and to guard against future disruptions that could reverse the gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 96.81% | +14.88pp | #132 |
| 2012 | 81.93% | +0.58pp | #162 |
| 2011 | 81.35% | +0.07pp | #160 |
| 2010 | 81.28% | +3.85pp | #153 |
| 2009 | 77.43% | +1.58pp | #162 |
| 2008 | 75.85% | +10.30pp | #163 |
| 2007 | 65.55% | +8.85pp | #168 |
| 2006 | 56.70% | −0.38pp | #162 |
| 2005 | 57.09% | +5.80pp | #171 |
| 2004 | 51.29% | −8.40pp | #167 |
| 2003 | 59.69% | −0.74pp | #159 |
| 2002 | 60.43% | −7.88pp | #166 |
| 2001 | 68.31% | +12.29pp | #153 |
| 1992 | 56.02% | −8.94pp | #86 |
| 1991 | 64.97% | −6.39pp | #82 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's primary enrollment was 96.81% in 2016, a rise of +14.88pp from 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's primary enrollment was 96.81% in 2016. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 18.2% increase from the previous year.
Central African Republic's primary enrollment peaked at 96.81% in 2016.
The lowest primary enrollment in Central African Republic was 51.29% in 2004.
Central African Republic ranks 132nd globally in primary enrollment as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary enrollment of Central African Republic in 2016 was 96.81%. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_primary-enrollment,
title = {Central African Republic Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}