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Barbados Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

82.11% −1.83pp (-2.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #167 Global Peak 117.50% (1989) Source World Bank

Barbados Primary Enrollment (1971–2025)

Overview

Barbados's primary enrollment stood at 82.11% in 2025, a decline of +1.83pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 82.11% by 2025. Barbados ranked 167th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 76.93% - -
2026* trend 79.52% - -
2025* trend 82.11% - -
2025 82.11% −1.83pp #167
2024 83.94% −4.07pp #83
2023 88.01% −2.18pp #140
2022 90.19% −2.58pp #141
2021 92.77% −1.74pp #132
2020 94.51% −0.24pp #132
2019 94.76% +0.28pp #131
2018 94.47% +0.11pp #140
2017 94.37% −0.95pp #139
2016 95.32% −0.09pp #140
2015 95.41% −1.03pp #141
2014 96.43% −4.17pp #141
2011 100.61% +0.58pp #100
2010 100.03% +0.22pp #109
2009 99.80% −0.67pp #116
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.4% GDP growth -0.3% Unemployment 11.2%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbados's primary enrollment?

Barbados's primary enrollment was 82.11% in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Barbados?

Barbados's primary enrollment peaked at 117.50% in 1989.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Barbados?

The lowest primary enrollment in Barbados was 82.11% in 2025.

How does Barbados rank in primary enrollment?

Barbados ranks 167th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary enrollment of Barbados in 2025?

Barbados's primary enrollment is projected to reach 82.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Barbados in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Barbados in 2025 was 82.11%. This ranks 167th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_barbados_primary-enrollment, title = {Barbados Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }