Bhutan Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Bhutan's primary enrollment was 114.23% in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Bhutan's primary enrollment stood at 114.23% in 2025, a decline of +0.66pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 114.23% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 22nd globally.
Bhutan’s primary school enrollment rate has risen dramatically over the 52‑year span from 19.81 % in 1970 to 114.23 % in 2025, placing the kingdom 22nd globally. The all‑time peak of 114.88 % was recorded in 2024, while the lowest point occurred in 1971 at 19.72 %. This upward trajectory reflects sustained investment in universal basic education and the effective implementation of free schooling policies introduced in the early 1990s. Bhutan’s performance is comparable to other high‑enrollment nations in the peer group, such as Zambia’s 114.37 % and Cameroon’s 116.94 % in the same year, underscoring a regional convergence toward near‑universal primary attendance. The continued expansion of school infrastructure in remote districts and the integration of digital learning tools are likely to keep the enrollment rate above the 115 % threshold, provided that fiscal commitments remain stable and demographic pressures do not outpace capacity.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 118.89% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 116.56% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 114.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 114.23% | −0.66pp | #22 |
| 2024 | 114.88% | +8.19pp | #12 |
| 2023 | 106.69% | +1.42pp | #33 |
| 2022 | 105.27% | −0.19pp | #38 |
| 2021 | 105.46% | +1.64pp | #36 |
| 2020 | 103.83% | +5.84pp | #46 |
| 2019 | 97.99% | −1.32pp | #108 |
| 2018 | 99.31% | −0.44pp | #97 |
| 2017 | 99.74% | −1.58pp | #95 |
| 2016 | 101.32% | −1.78pp | #86 |
| 2015 | 103.10% | −1.62pp | #73 |
| 2014 | 104.72% | −2.12pp | #62 |
| 2013 | 106.84% | −6.18pp | #54 |
| 2012 | 113.02% | −0.55pp | #31 |
| 2011 | 113.57% | +1.59pp | #31 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's primary enrollment was 114.23% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Bhutan's primary enrollment peaked at 114.88% in 2024.
The lowest primary enrollment in Bhutan was 19.72% in 1971.
Bhutan ranks 22nd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's primary enrollment is projected to reach 114.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Bhutan in 2025 was 114.23%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_primary-enrollment,
title = {Bhutan Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}