Education in Matam Region, Senegal: official figures
51.0% of people aged 10 and over in Matam could read and write in some language at the 2023 census (54.4% of men and 47.8% of women), 3rd lowest of 14 regions (Senegal: 62.2%).
How many children in Matam are out of school?
154,923 children aged 6 to 16 in Matam, 56.9% of that age group, were not in school at the 2023 census although schooling is compulsory at those ages, 2nd highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 40.7%).
Source: Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD) · saved copyHow many children in Matam have never been to school?
40.4% of children aged 6 to 16 in Matam had never been to school at the 2023 census, 2nd highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 20.9%).
Source: Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD) · saved copyHow many children in Matam go to primary school?
51.6% of children of primary-school age (6 to 11) in Matam were attending primary school in 2023, 4th lowest of 14 regions (Senegal: 59.2%).
Source: ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many young people in Matam go to secondary school?
26.1% of young people of secondary-school age (12 to 18) in Matam were attending secondary school in 2023, 5th lowest of 14 regions (Senegal: 36.5%).
Source: ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Matam Region compares with other regions
Literacy rate, age 10+ (2023 census) (2023)
Matam Region ranks 12 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Literacy rate, age 10+ (2023 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Saint-Louis Region | 60.3% |
| 9 | Diourbel Region | 60.2% |
| 10 | Kolda Region | 54.8% |
| 11 | Louga Region | 54.2% |
| 12 | Matam Region | 51.0% |
| 13 | Kédougou Region | 50.4% |
| 14 | Tambacounda Region | 50.1% |
Children 6-16 out of school (2023 census) (2023)
Matam Region ranks 2 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Children 6-16 out of school (2023 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tambacounda Region | 59.4% |
| 2 | Matam Region | 56.9% |
| 3 | Kaffrine Region | 55.9% |
| 4 | Louga Region | 50.4% |
| 5 | Diourbel Region | 45.8% |
| 6 | Kédougou Region | 43.8% |
| 7 | Saint-Louis Region | 42.9% |
Primary net attendance rate (ages 6-11) (2023)
Matam Region ranks 11 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Primary net attendance rate (ages 6-11) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Saint-Louis Region | 56.7% |
| 9 | Kaolack Region | 55.0% |
| 10 | Tambacounda Region | 53.6% |
| 11 | Matam Region | 51.6% |
| 12 | Louga Region | 43.5% |
| 13 | Diourbel Region | 35.5% |
| 14 | Kaffrine Region | 23.6% |
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Sources
- ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program): Senegal Continuous Demographic and Health Survey 2023 (EDS-Continue 2023), tables volume (July 2024): Tables 2.12, 2.18, 5.2, 9.7, 10.4, 11.1 and 12.1 by region, read 27 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c1fffc1c6f81…)
- Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD): RGPH-5 2023 final report, chapter 2: literacy and schooling (Tables II-5, II-14 and II-27 by region), read 27 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7aff3a1e56b3…)
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