Central African Republic: Primary school enrollment

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 Central African Republic

Primary school enrollment, percent of all eligible children

 Latest value 110.71
 Year 2017
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2017
 Average 67.31
 Min - Max 52.00 - 110.71
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2017 is 110.71 percent, an increase from 89.85 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 102.09 percent, based on data from 164 countries. Historically, the average for the Central African Republic from 1971 to 2017 is 67.31 percent. The minimum value, 52 percent, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of 110.71 percent was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Central African Republic - Primary school enrollment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Central African Republic - Primary school enrollment - historical chart - 1971-2017




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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