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Lesotho Primary Enrollment

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

78.09% −2.09pp (-2.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #175 Global Peak 129.98% (2006) Source World Bank

Lesotho Primary Enrollment (1970–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's primary enrollment stood at 78.09% in 2025, a decline of +2.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78.09% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 175th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 74.39% - -
2026* trend 76.24% - -
2025* trend 78.09% - -
2025 78.09% −2.09pp #175
2024 80.18% −1.46pp #89
2023 81.64% −1.99pp #150
2022 83.63% −1.40pp #153
2021 85.04% −2.71pp #153
2020 87.74% −3.53pp #152
2019 91.28% −4.73pp #147
2018 96.01% −9.55pp #128
2017 105.56% +1.31pp #44
2016 104.25% −0.97pp #62
2015 105.22% −2.63pp #55
2014 107.84% −2.65pp #43
2013 110.49% −4.81pp #37
2012 115.31% −1.87pp #22
2011 117.18% −1.39pp #22
Show all years (1970-2025)
* 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 +18.0% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 3.9%
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

Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Lesotho's primary enrollment?

Lesotho's primary enrollment was 78.09% in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Lesotho?

Lesotho's primary enrollment peaked at 129.98% in 2006.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Lesotho?

The lowest primary enrollment in Lesotho was 78.09% in 2025.

How does Lesotho rank in primary enrollment?

Lesotho ranks 175th 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 Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's primary enrollment is projected to reach 78.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Lesotho in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Lesotho in 2025 was 78.09%. This ranks 175th in the world.

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Lesotho Primary Enrollment. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/lesotho/primary-enrollment
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@misc{historysaid_lesotho_primary-enrollment, title = {Lesotho Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }