Senegal Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Senegal's primary enrollment was 85.48% in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Senegal's primary enrollment stood at 85.48% in 2025, a rise of +0.15pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 85.48% by 2025. Senegal ranked 163rd globally.
Senegal's primary enrollment rate has experienced steady growth since the early 1970s, with a notable peak of 86.57% in 2011, nearly matching the all-time high of 86.15% achieved by Puerto Rico in the same period. Following a slight dip in the early 1970s, the rate has consistently increased, with the country presently boasting an enrollment rate of 85.48% globally ranked #163. The trend suggests that despite fluctuations, Senegal has made significant strides in improving primary education access, mirroring the progress of peer country, Macao SAR, China, which has a comparable enrollment rate of 86.03%. The upward trajectory, however, may be influenced by ongoing efforts to enhance education infrastructure and promote digital learning, which could potentially elevate Senegal's ranking and contribute to a sustained increase in primary enrollment rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 85.92% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 85.70% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 85.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | 85.48% | +0.15pp | #163 |
| 2024 | 85.33% | −0.12pp | #82 |
| 2023 | 85.45% | +1.18pp | #146 |
| 2022 | 84.27% | +0.21pp | #152 |
| 2021 | 84.06% | −0.84pp | #154 |
| 2020 | 84.90% | +1.65pp | #156 |
| 2019 | 83.26% | −1.64pp | #157 |
| 2015 | 84.90% | +1.21pp | #159 |
| 2014 | 83.68% | +0.99pp | #162 |
| 2013 | 82.70% | −3.71pp | #154 |
| 2012 | 86.41% | −0.16pp | #156 |
| 2011 | 86.57% | +2.72pp | #156 |
| 2010 | 83.85% | −0.15pp | #152 |
| 2009 | 84.01% | −0.40pp | #156 |
| 2008 | 84.41% | +0.51pp | #156 |
Analysis
Senegal's primary enrollment was 85.48% in 2025, a rise of +0.15pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 85.48% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's primary enrollment was 85.48% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Senegal's primary enrollment peaked at 86.57% in 2011.
The lowest primary enrollment in Senegal was 36.60% in 1972.
Senegal ranks 163rd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's primary enrollment is projected to reach 85.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Senegal in 2025 was 85.48%. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_primary-enrollment,
title = {Senegal Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}