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Japan: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Japan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 101.13.

That's up 0.0% 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 (2013–2023)

Japan School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
101.94
Trough
100.46
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
-0.7%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
+0.7%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
101.1258
101.0981
101.7745
101.8019
101.9365
101.8289
101.4370
101.5516
101.2505
100.9453

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 Japan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023?
In 2023, Japan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 101.13, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Japan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Japan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023 was 103.81, so Japan 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.