Australia Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Australia's primary enrollment was 98.73% in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Australia's primary enrollment stood at 98.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.63pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.73% by 2025. Australia ranked 106th globally.
Australia's primary enrollment rate has been tracked by the World Bank for 25 years, with the latest figure standing at 98.73% in 2025, placing it 106th globally. This marks a decline from its all-time peak of 105.80% in 2013. In comparison, peer countries such as the Kyrgyz Republic and Guyana have slightly higher enrollment rates of 98.95% and 98.84%, respectively, while Ireland has a similar rate of 98.69%. Australia's current rate of 98.73% also represents an all-time trough, occurring in 2025. The country's enrollment rate has been steadily decreasing since its peak in 2013, with the latest value being the lowest on record. As the education sector continues to evolve, a shift in policy or investment in education infrastructure could potentially alter the trajectory of Australia's primary enrollment trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 98.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.73% | −0.63pp | #106 |
| 2023 | 99.37% | +0.23pp | #82 |
| 2022 | 99.13% | −0.80pp | #97 |
| 2021 | 99.93% | +0.03pp | #82 |
| 2020 | 99.90% | −0.30pp | #91 |
| 2019 | 100.20% | −0.20pp | #83 |
| 2018 | 100.40% | −0.24pp | #82 |
| 2017 | 100.64% | −0.54pp | #89 |
| 2016 | 101.18% | −0.48pp | #88 |
| 2015 | 101.67% | −3.80pp | #85 |
| 2014 | 105.46% | −0.34pp | #59 |
| 2013 | 105.80% | +0.13pp | #58 |
| 2012 | 105.67% | +0.39pp | #55 |
| 2011 | 105.27% | −0.21pp | #61 |
| 2010 | 105.49% | +0.27pp | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's primary enrollment was 98.73% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Australia's primary enrollment peaked at 105.80% in 2013.
The lowest primary enrollment in Australia was 98.73% in 2025.
Australia ranks 106th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's primary enrollment is projected to reach 98.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Australia in 2025 was 98.73%. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_primary-enrollment,
title = {Australia Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}