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Barbados: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Barbados's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 83.94.

That's down 4.6% 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)

Barbados School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
101.28
Trough
83.94
1-year change
-4.6%
5-year change
-11.4%
-2.4% / yr
10-year change
-13.0%
-1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
83.9370
88.0076
90.1875
92.7709
94.5135
94.7561
94.4722
94.3660
95.3193
95.4052

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 Barbados's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Barbados's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 83.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Barbados's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Barbados's School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 4.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Barbados's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Barbados 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.