Cambodia: Primary school enrollment
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| Cambodia |
Primary school enrollment, percent of all eligible children |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 108.97 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1971 - 2024 |
| Average | 118.65 |
| Min - Max | 30.28 - 198.89 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2024 is 108.97 percent, an increase from 107.04 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 100.88 percent, based on data from 126 countries. Historically, the average for Cambodia from 1971 to 2024 is 118.65 percent. The minimum value, 30.28 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 198.89 percent was recorded in 1984.
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The primary school enrollment can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students because of early or late school entrance and grade repetition.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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