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Bangladesh: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Bangladesh's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 106.49.

That's up 3.3% 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)

Bangladesh School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
110.07
Trough
90.38
1-year change
+3.3%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
106.4913
103.1164
107.8021
106.3348
110.0666
107.1900
105.1288
94.7762
92.5937
90.3782

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 Bangladesh's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Bangladesh's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 106.49, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bangladesh's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Bangladesh's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bangladesh's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Bangladesh is above 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.