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Ireland: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Ireland's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.48.

That's down 1.7% from 2021, 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)

Ireland School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
103.38
Trough
96.48
1-year change
-1.7%
5-year change
-4.0%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
-5.5%
-0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
96.4761
98.1601
99.8793
100.0259
100.3991
100.5089
101.3415
101.1846
101.5422
101.9583

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 Ireland's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2022?
In 2022, Ireland's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.48, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Ireland's School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 1.7% from 2021 to 2022.
How does Ireland's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2022 was 103.81, so Ireland 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.