Education · West Africa
Sierra Leone Primary Net Enrollment
97.4%as of 2023-0.3% vs 2021
Share of primary-school-age children enrolled in primary education. Source: UNESCO UIS. Updated May 10, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Primary Net Enrollment |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 97.4% |
| 2021 | 97.6% |
| 2020 | 97.9% |
| 2019 | 98% |
| 2018 | 97.7% |
| 2017 | 98.4% |
| 2016 | 98.7% |
| 2015 | 98.9% |
| 2013 | 98.8% |
| 2012 | 96.9% |
| 2011 | 94.1% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=SL&metric_key=primary_net_enrollment_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Primary Net Enrollment across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Primary Net Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 75.7% |
| Kenya | 94.3% |
| South Africa | 93.9% |
| Egypt | 96.5% |
| Ghana | 95.2% |
| Ethiopia | 77.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sierra Leone's primary net enrollment rate?
Sierra Leone's primary net enrollment rate is 97.4% as of 2023, according to UNESCO UIS.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from UNESCO UIS and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Sierra Leone Primary Net Enrollment data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=SL&metric_key=primary_net_enrollment_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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