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Suriname: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Suriname's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 91.92.

That's up 43.2% 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)

Suriname School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
109.04
Trough
64.18
1-year change
+43.2%
5-year change
-9.2%
-1.9% / yr
10-year change
-13.6%
-1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
91.9199
64.1794
95.4135
94.7700
102.2772
101.2476
100.7261
102.2292
106.8080
109.0423

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 Suriname's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Suriname's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 91.92, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Suriname's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Suriname's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 43.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Suriname's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Suriname 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.