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Kuwait: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Kuwait's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 82.36.

That's up 1.2% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2006–2021)

Kuwait School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
109.51
Trough
81.39
1-year change
+1.2%
5-year change
-13.4%
-2.8% / yr
10-year change
-20.8%
-2.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
82.3634
81.3868
83.0584
88.3664
91.0918
95.0825
101.7989
100.8114
100.7617
101.2011

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 Kuwait's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2021?
In 2021, Kuwait's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 82.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kuwait's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Kuwait's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 1.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Kuwait's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2021 was 103.81, so Kuwait 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.