2017 EDUCATION STATISTICS

Total number of learners registered in the Rwandan education system in 2017 was 3,637,856 with 93,970 staff and 13,153 schools. The participation rate of learners aged between 3-6 years (Nursery age group), 7-12 years (primary age group), 13-18 years (secondary age group) and 19- 23 years (tertiary age group) respectively stands at 24.2%, 98.7%, 72.1% and 16.6%. This shows that special attention should be taken to increase the participation of population aged between 3-6 years and 19-23 years.