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Yemen, Rep.: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Yemen, Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 76.98.

That's down 6.2% from 2013, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2016 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2016

Trend (2008–2016)

Yemen, Rep. School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
82.07
Trough
76.98
5-year change
-4.7%
-1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
76.9754
82.0731
79.9632
80.8095
77.8558
77.9196

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 Yemen, Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2016?
In 2016, Yemen, Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 76.98, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Yemen, Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Yemen, Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 6.2% from 2013 to 2016.
How does Yemen, Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2016 was 103.81, so Yemen, Rep. 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.