Democratic Republic of the Congo: Secondary school enrollment

The latest value from 2023 is 55.49 percent, an increase from 55.36 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 89.45 percent, based on data from 139 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1971 to 2023 is 27.56 percent. The minimum value, 9.68 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 55.49 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The secondary 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. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.