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Australia: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Australia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 99.61.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2006–2024)

Australia School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
105.80
Trough
99.13
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
-0.6%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
-5.6%
-0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
99.6071
99.3658
99.1330
99.9292
99.9011
100.1997
100.3987
100.6377
101.1807
101.6655

About School enrollment, primary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Australia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Australia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 99.61, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Australia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Australia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Australia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Australia is below the world average.
What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.