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Top 10 countries by primary enrollment

Top 10 countries by primary enrollment for 2021 is led by Sierra Leone at 157.71%, while Nepal closes the current top ten at 119.98%. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.039.478.9118158Sierra LeoneSierra Leone: 157.71%158RwandaRwanda: 151.06%151MadagascarMadagascar: 140.27%140St. Kitts and NevisSt. Kitts and Nevis: 138.73%139MalawiMalawi: 127.04%127Timor-LesteTimor-Leste: 123.58%124VanuatuVanuatu: 122.87%123NamibiaNamibia: 121.82%122Congo, Dem. Rep.Congo, Dem. Rep.: 120.07%120NepalNepal: 119.98%120

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Sierra Leone 157.71%
2 Rwanda 151.06%
3 Madagascar 140.27%
4 St. Kitts and Nevis 138.73%
5 Malawi 127.04%
6 Timor-Leste 123.58%
7 Vanuatu 122.87%
8 Namibia 121.82%
9 Congo, Dem. Rep. 120.07%
10 Nepal 119.98%

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by primary enrollment” collection for 2021 opens with Sierra Leone at 157.71%.
  • Because the slice is capped at top-10, the page answers shortlist intent without forcing the user through the full global ranking.
  • The current collection closes with Nepal (119.98%), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.