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Panama: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Panama's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.94.

That's up 1.8% 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)

Panama School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
109.87
Trough
93.33
1-year change
+1.8%
5-year change
+3.9%
+0.8% / yr
10-year change
-2.2%
-0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
96.9385
95.2034
101.5632
100.8884
95.2049
93.3286
94.7657
93.4375
96.2051
99.1326

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 Panama's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Panama's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 96.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Panama's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Panama's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Panama's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Panama 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.