Sikhumbuzo Moyo [email protected]
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has released its 2026 Education Management Information System (EMIS) Statistical Report, providing updated data on Zimbabwe’s education sector to support planning and policy decisions.
In a post on its social media platforms, the Ministry said the report was now available to the public on its official website, giving education stakeholders, researchers, policymakers and the general public access to key statistics on the country’s education system.
Ministry spokesperson Mr Taungana Ndoro described the release of the report as a significant milestone in strengthening institutional efficiency and evidence-based decision-making.
“The release of the 2026 EMIS Report in record time is a commendable achievement. It demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that reliable, up-to-date education data is available when it is needed most to inform planning, policy development and decision-making. In a sector as critical as education, timely information is not merely a statistical requirement; it is a strategic resource for improving outcomes for learners across Zimbabwe,” said Mr Ndoro.
He said making the report publicly accessible promoted transparency and enabled stakeholders to engage with credible information about the country’s education system.
The report provides statistical insights into the primary and secondary education sector, covering key indicators such as school distribution, learner enrolment, gender participation, staffing and other measures of sector performance.
Among the figures highlighted in the report are approximately 8 653 primary schools and 3 670 secondary schools, alongside more than 4,7 million learners across early childhood development, primary and secondary education.
The report also records a primary Gross Enrolment Ratio of approximately 100,01 percent and highlights progress towards gender parity at early childhood development and primary levels.
“Beyond documenting achievements, the report identifies areas requiring continued attention, including participation at secondary level, financial barriers to education, electricity access, early childhood development pupil-teacher ratios and the representation of women in educational leadership,” said the Ministry.
The release comes as the Ministry develops its 2027 Strategic Plan, with the statistical evidence expected to inform priority areas, resource allocation and interventions aimed at improving access, equity, quality and relevance across the education sector.
“The report also provides an important evidence base for aligning the Ministry’s programmes with national development priorities under the National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030),” said the Ministry.
