Congo, Republic of Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Congo, Republic of's primary enrollment was 80.53% in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 8.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Congo, Republic of's primary enrollment stood at 80.53% in 2025, a decline of +7.36pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.53% by 2025. Congo, Republic of ranked 170th globally.
Primary school enrollment in the Republic of Congo has fallen dramatically since its all‑time peak of 135.70 % in 1987, a level that reflected extensive universal‑education campaigns during the late socialist era. The steepest decline occurred in the 1990s, reaching an all‑time trough of 56.19 % in 1999 as civil conflict disrupted schooling and fiscal capacity eroded. By 2025 enrollment had rebounded to 80.53 %, placing the country 170th globally and only slightly below peers such as Angola (81.79 %) and the Federated States of Micronesia (80.52 %). The 45‑year coverage shows that despite the recovery, the system remains vulnerable to political instability and budgetary constraints, which could reverse gains if not addressed. Strengthening public financing and expanding teacher training are likely to determine whether the upward trajectory can be sustained in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 78.65% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 80.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.53% | −7.36pp | #170 |
| 2023 | 87.88% | +0.42pp | #141 |
| 2018 | 87.46% | −18.05pp | #155 |
| 2012 | 105.51% | −2.99pp | #57 |
| 2011 | 108.51% | −0.52pp | #52 |
| 2010 | 109.02% | +1.72pp | #51 |
| 2009 | 107.30% | +4.07pp | #58 |
| 2008 | 103.23% | −1.76pp | #79 |
| 2007 | 104.98% | −1.39pp | #70 |
| 2006 | 106.37% | +1.12pp | #52 |
| 2005 | 105.24% | −0.00pp | #66 |
| 2004 | 105.25% | +11.20pp | #69 |
| 2003 | 94.05% | −5.10pp | #137 |
| 2002 | 99.14% | +2.34pp | #116 |
| 2001 | 96.80% | +13.64pp | #122 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Congo, Republic of's primary enrollment was 80.53% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 8.4% decrease from the previous year.
Congo, Republic of's primary enrollment peaked at 135.70% in 1987.
The lowest primary enrollment in Congo, Republic of was 56.19% in 1999.
Congo, Republic of ranks 170th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Congo, Republic of's primary enrollment is projected to reach 80.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was 80.53%. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_congo-republic-of_primary-enrollment,
title = {Congo, Republic of Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-republic-of/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}