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Canada: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Canada's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 95.01.

That's up 0.3% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2006–2023)

Canada School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
99.86
Trough
94.73
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
-3.7%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
-4.4%
-0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
95.0100
94.7344
95.2296
96.9090
97.1876
98.6618
98.6322
98.5500
99.8603
99.5253

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 Canada's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023?
In 2023, Canada's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 95.01, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Canada's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Canada's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 0.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Canada's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023 was 103.81, so Canada 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.