Congo, Democratic Republic of Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Congo, Democratic Republic of's primary enrollment was 125.45% in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Congo, Democratic Republic of's primary enrollment stood at 125.45% in 2025, a rise of +7.85pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 125.45% by 2025. Congo, Democratic Republic of ranked 10th globally.
Primary school enrollment in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen dramatically over the 41‑year series, climbing from 96.68 % in 1971 to an all‑time peak of 125.45 % in 2025, the highest level recorded for any country and the tenth‑largest globally. The trajectory includes a deep trough of 50.26 % in 1999, reflecting the severe disruptions of civil conflict and economic collapse that year, before a sustained expansion of public schooling and international aid programmes propelled enrollment beyond full capacity. By 2025 the DRC’s net enrollment surpasses that of peers such as Mozambique (124.99 %) and approaches the levels of Timor‑Leste (126.75 %). The continued upward swing suggests that further investments in infrastructure, teacher training and curriculum quality could maintain or even accelerate progress, while any reversal of political stability or funding cuts would likely dampen the positive trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 127.60% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 125.45% | - | - |
| 2025 | 125.45% | +7.85pp | #10 |
| 2023 | 117.60% | −2.47pp | #12 |
| 2021 | 120.07% | +4.17pp | #9 |
| 2020 | 115.90% | +4.41pp | #12 |
| 2018 | 111.49% | +9.43pp | #21 |
| 2015 | 102.06% | −1.80pp | #81 |
| 2014 | 103.86% | +3.94pp | #67 |
| 2013 | 99.91% | +1.67pp | #96 |
| 2012 | 98.24% | +4.72pp | #127 |
| 2011 | 93.52% | +1.44pp | #146 |
| 2010 | 92.09% | +0.18pp | #144 |
| 2009 | 91.91% | +0.02pp | #151 |
| 2008 | 91.89% | +8.34pp | #146 |
| 2007 | 83.55% | +22.52pp | #161 |
| 2002 | 61.03% | +10.78pp | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Congo, Democratic Republic of's primary enrollment was 125.45% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of's primary enrollment peaked at 125.45% in 2025.
The lowest primary enrollment in Congo, Democratic Republic of was 50.26% in 1999.
Congo, Democratic Republic of ranks 10th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Congo, Democratic Republic of's primary enrollment is projected to reach 125.45% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Congo, Democratic Republic of in 2025 was 125.45%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_congo-democratic-republic-of_primary-enrollment,
title = {Congo, Democratic Republic of Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-democratic-republic-of/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}