Bangladesh Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Bangladesh's primary enrollment was 103.65% in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's primary enrollment stood at 103.65% in 2025, a decline of +2.84pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.65% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 56th globally.
Bangladesh's primary enrollment rate has experienced significant growth over the past four decades, with the latest figure standing at 103.65% in 2025, ranking it 56th globally. The country's primary enrollment rate has shown a steady upward trend since the early 1970s, when it was at its lowest point of 49.65% in 1971. Since then, it has been steadily increasing, with a notable surge in the 2020s, reaching an all-time peak of 110.07% in 2020. For comparison, Hong Kong SAR, China also achieved a primary enrollment rate of 103.66% in 2025, indicating a similar level of success in this area. The primary enrollment rate in Bangladesh has been steadily increasing over the years, with a notable improvement in the past decade. However, if the country's population continues to grow rapidly, it may lead to increased strain on the education system, potentially altering the trajectory of primary enrollment rates in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 101.58% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 102.61% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 103.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.65% | −2.84pp | #56 |
| 2024 | 106.49% | +3.37pp | #25 |
| 2023 | 103.12% | −4.69pp | #49 |
| 2022 | 107.80% | +1.47pp | #28 |
| 2021 | 106.33% | −3.73pp | #32 |
| 2020 | 110.07% | +2.88pp | #21 |
| 2018 | 107.19% | +2.06pp | #29 |
| 2017 | 105.13% | +10.35pp | #49 |
| 2010 | 94.78% | +2.18pp | #138 |
| 2009 | 92.59% | +2.22pp | #149 |
| 2008 | 90.38% | −3.28pp | #152 |
| 2007 | 93.66% | −2.21pp | #151 |
| 2006 | 95.88% | −0.51pp | #139 |
| 2005 | 96.39% | +20.97pp | #140 |
| 1990 | 75.42% | +2.85pp | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's primary enrollment was 103.65% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's primary enrollment peaked at 110.07% in 2020.
The lowest primary enrollment in Bangladesh was 49.65% in 1971.
Bangladesh ranks 56th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's primary enrollment is projected to reach 103.65% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Bangladesh in 2025 was 103.65%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_primary-enrollment,
title = {Bangladesh Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}