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Eritrea: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Eritrea's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 89.73.

That's up 13.9% from 2018, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2022 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2022

Trend (2006–2022)

Eritrea School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
97.04
Trough
73.64
5-year change
+14.5%
+2.7% / yr
10-year change
+8.6%
+0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
89.7312
78.7916
78.3495
82.3670
83.2751
92.6766
82.6439
79.1743
73.6368
77.9212

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 Eritrea's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2022?
In 2022, Eritrea's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 89.73, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eritrea's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Eritrea's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 13.9% from 2018 to 2022.
How does Eritrea's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2022 was 103.81, so Eritrea 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.