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Costa Rica: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Costa Rica's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 104.77.

That's down 1.3% 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)

Costa Rica School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
110.96
Trough
103.22
1-year change
-1.3%
5-year change
-3.7%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
+0.7%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
104.7744
106.1566
106.1971
107.1904
108.2936
108.8289
105.5135
103.2152
104.5999
103.7546

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 Costa Rica's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Costa Rica's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 104.77, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Costa Rica's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Costa Rica's School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Costa Rica's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Costa Rica 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.