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United Kingdom: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , United Kingdom's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 102.17.

That's down 0.3% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2006–2023)

United Kingdom School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
105.81
Trough
100.01
1-year change
-0.3%
5-year change
+0.8%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
-3.0%
-0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
102.1713
102.4810
102.2439
102.2658
101.9442
101.3555
100.8036
100.3978
100.2166
100.0126

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 United Kingdom's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023?
In 2023, United Kingdom's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 102.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 0.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does United Kingdom's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2023 was 103.81, so United Kingdom 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.