Belize Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Belize's primary enrollment was 90.75% in 2025, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 5.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Belize's primary enrollment stood at 90.75% in 2025, a decline of +5.73pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 90.75% by 2025. Belize ranked 149th globally.
Belize’s primary school enrollment has fallen dramatically from its all‑time peak of 124.72 % in 1980 to a trough of 90.75 % in 2025, placing the country 149th in the world. The 2025 figure of 90.75 % represents a 33.97‑percentage‑point decline over 45 years, eroding the universal‑access gains achieved in the late‑1970s and early‑1980s. Compared with peers of similar rank, Belize’s enrollment is marginally lower than Tanzania’s 90.80 % and higher than Chad’s 90.11 %, while Nigeria records a slightly better 91.26 %. The long‑term downward trajectory suggests that demographic shifts, resource constraints, and possible gaps in policy implementation have weakened school participation. If the government can strengthen funding for rural schools, improve teacher recruitment, and address socioeconomic barriers, the current decline could be reversed, allowing Belize to regain higher enrollment levels and improve its standing relative to regional counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 82.53% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 86.64% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 90.75% | - | - |
| 2025 | 90.75% | −5.73pp | #149 |
| 2024 | 96.48% | −1.31pp | #60 |
| 2023 | 97.79% | −3.74pp | #102 |
| 2022 | 101.53% | −5.81pp | #67 |
| 2021 | 107.34% | −4.91pp | #26 |
| 2020 | 112.25% | −2.21pp | #19 |
| 2019 | 114.46% | −0.45pp | #16 |
| 2018 | 114.91% | −0.72pp | #15 |
| 2017 | 115.63% | −0.45pp | #17 |
| 2016 | 116.08% | +2.48pp | #20 |
| 2015 | 113.60% | +0.77pp | #23 |
| 2014 | 112.83% | −0.70pp | #24 |
| 2013 | 113.52% | −1.70pp | #27 |
| 2012 | 115.22% | +2.95pp | #23 |
| 2011 | 112.28% | −0.67pp | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's primary enrollment was 90.75% in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 5.9% decrease from the previous year.
Belize's primary enrollment peaked at 124.72% in 1980.
The lowest primary enrollment in Belize was 90.75% in 2025.
Belize ranks 149th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's primary enrollment is projected to reach 90.75% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Belize in 2025 was 90.75%. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_primary-enrollment,
title = {Belize Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}