Somalia, Fed. Rep. Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s primary enrollment was 22.80% in 2025, ranked 184th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s primary enrollment stood at 22.80% in 2025, a rise of +1.89pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.80% by 2025. Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked 184th globally.
Somalia's primary enrollment rate has seen significant fluctuations over the past five decades, with the country's highest recorded rate of 31.96% in 1979, a decade after it first began tracking this metric. Conversely, the lowest recorded rate of 6.89% was in 1971, the year data collection started. Somalia's primary enrollment rate has experienced a downward trend, currently standing at 22.80% as of 2025, ranking 184th globally. This decline is particularly concerning when compared to its peer countries, with Liberia's 57.17% enrollment rate being the closest. The country faces a substantial challenge in improving its primary education system, which is essential for building a skilled workforce and fostering economic growth. Somalia's trajectory may be altered with increased investment in education infrastructure, bolstered by international aid and a commitment to long-term reforms.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 22.97% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 22.80% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.80% | +1.89pp | #184 |
| 2023 | 20.92% | −1.87pp | #160 |
| 2007 | 22.79% | +9.00pp | #172 |
| 1986 | 13.78% | −1.87pp | #98 |
| 1985 | 15.65% | −2.46pp | #97 |
| 1984 | 18.11% | −0.46pp | #101 |
| 1983 | 18.57% | −1.84pp | #98 |
| 1982 | 20.41% | −1.32pp | #97 |
| 1981 | 21.73% | −7.06pp | #101 |
| 1980 | 28.78% | −3.17pp | #88 |
| 1979 | 31.96% | +1.07pp | #87 |
| 1978 | 30.89% | −0.92pp | #91 |
| 1977 | 31.81% | +3.66pp | #88 |
| 1976 | 28.15% | +15.50pp | #91 |
| 1974 | 12.64% | +2.21pp | #94 |
Analysis
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s primary enrollment was 22.80% in 2025, a rise of +1.89pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 22.80% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s primary enrollment was 22.80% in 2025. Ranked 184th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from the previous year.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s primary enrollment peaked at 31.96% in 1979.
The lowest primary enrollment in Somalia, Fed. Rep. was 6.89% in 1971.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks 184th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s primary enrollment is projected to reach 22.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Somalia, Fed. Rep. in 2025 was 22.80%. This ranks 184th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_somalia-fed-rep_primary-enrollment,
title = {Somalia, Fed. Rep. Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/somalia-fed-rep/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}