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Egypt, Arab Rep.: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Egypt, Arab Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.71.

That's up 0.8% 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)

Egypt, Arab Rep. School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
97.00
Trough
87.47
1-year change
+0.8%
5-year change
+2.6%
+0.5% / yr
10-year change
+8.4%
+0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
96.7074
95.9217
89.5101
97.0011
95.6433
94.2501
92.6909
90.6515
90.1130
89.1874

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 Egypt, Arab Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Egypt, Arab Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Egypt, Arab Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Egypt, Arab Rep. 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.