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New Zealand: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , New Zealand's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.69.

That's down 0.2% 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)

New Zealand School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
99.60
Trough
96.56
1-year change
-0.2%
5-year change
-1.6%
-0.3% / yr
10-year change
-2.0%
-0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
96.6949
96.8671
96.5573
97.9169
97.5365
98.2542
98.5530
98.4804
98.5837
98.5381

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 New Zealand's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
New Zealand's School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so New Zealand 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.