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Sweden: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Sweden's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 114.87.

That's down 0.1% 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)

Sweden School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
123.75
Trough
97.79
1-year change
-0.1%
5-year change
-4.7%
-1.0% / yr
10-year change
-2.7%
-0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
114.8696
115.0195
116.4254
117.3476
119.5001
120.5968
123.7547
122.8961
121.4488
119.6242

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 Sweden's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Sweden's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 114.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Sweden's School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sweden's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Sweden is above 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.