Mozambique Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Mozambique's primary enrollment was 124.99% in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's primary enrollment stood at 124.99% in 2025, a rise of +5.83pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 124.99% by 2025. Mozambique ranked 11th globally.
Mozambique’s primary school enrolment has risen dramatically over the 46‑year series, climbing from a low of 38.32 % in 1972 to an all‑time peak of 124.99 % in 2025, the highest level recorded in the World Bank data and the eleventh‑largest globally. The early 1970s trough reflected limited educational infrastructure in the post‑colonial period, but successive reforms, expanded public spending and universal primary education policies propelled enrolment above the 100 % threshold, indicating substantial over‑age and repeat attendance. By 2025 the country’s net enrolment ratio of 124.99 % closely matches that of peer nations such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (125.45 %) and Papua New Guinea (124.53 %), underscoring a regional shift toward near‑universal primary access. Continued improvements will depend on maintaining fiscal commitments, addressing quality gaps, and reducing repeat enrolment, which together could sustain the upward trajectory while moving the indicator closer to the ideal 100 % net rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 124.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 124.99% | +5.83pp | #11 |
| 2022 | 119.16% | +0.18pp | #10 |
| 2020 | 118.98% | +1.12pp | #11 |
| 2019 | 117.86% | +2.59pp | #13 |
| 2018 | 115.27% | +3.70pp | #13 |
| 2017 | 111.57% | −2.12pp | #20 |
| 2016 | 113.69% | −1.14pp | #22 |
| 2015 | 114.83% | +0.55pp | #21 |
| 2014 | 114.28% | +0.16pp | #21 |
| 2013 | 114.12% | +0.92pp | #26 |
| 2012 | 113.20% | −0.40pp | #30 |
| 2011 | 113.60% | −3.27pp | #30 |
| 2010 | 116.87% | +1.76pp | #25 |
| 2009 | 115.10% | +0.91pp | #25 |
| 2008 | 114.19% | +4.87pp | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's primary enrollment was 124.99% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's primary enrollment peaked at 124.99% in 2025.
The lowest primary enrollment in Mozambique was 38.32% in 1972.
Mozambique ranks 11th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's primary enrollment is projected to reach 124.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Mozambique in 2025 was 124.99%. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_primary-enrollment,
title = {Mozambique Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}