British Virgin Islands Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
British Virgin Islands's primary enrollment was 72.51% in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
British Virgin Islands's primary enrollment stood at 72.51% in 2025, a decline of +0.27pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.51% by 2025. British Virgin Islands ranked 179th globally.
The British Virgin Islands' primary enrollment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades. At 72.51% in 2025, the current rate ranks 179th globally. In stark contrast, the all-time peak of 130.98% was reached in 1971, a period marked by heightened educational aspirations and limited access to alternative schooling options. Since then, the enrollment rate has declined steadily, with no signs of recovery. This trend is not unique to the British Virgin Islands, as neighboring countries such as Mali (73.17% in 2025) and Burkina Faso (70.52% in 2025) have also experienced similar declines. The Solomon Islands, however, have maintained a higher enrollment rate of 75.83% in 2025, indicating that the trend may not be irreversible. A sustained investment in education infrastructure and policies aimed at increasing access to quality schooling could potentially reverse the decline in primary enrollment rates in the British Virgin Islands.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 65.80% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 69.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 72.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.51% | −0.27pp | #179 |
| 2024 | 72.78% | −14.54pp | #92 |
| 2023 | 87.32% | +14.14pp | #143 |
| 2022 | 73.17% | −19.52pp | #158 |
| 2021 | 92.69% | +5.83pp | #134 |
| 2020 | 86.85% | +1.61pp | #155 |
| 2019 | 85.24% | +6.66pp | #155 |
| 2018 | 78.59% | −21.56pp | #159 |
| 2017 | 100.15% | +8.16pp | #94 |
| 2016 | 91.99% | −4.39pp | #150 |
| 2015 | 96.38% | −1.35pp | #135 |
| 2014 | 97.73% | −4.05pp | #124 |
| 2013 | 101.78% | −3.09pp | #78 |
| 2012 | 104.87% | −3.86pp | #60 |
| 2011 | 108.73% | −2.72pp | #50 |
Analysis
British Virgin Islands's primary enrollment was 72.51% in 2025, a decline of −0.27pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 72.51% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
British Virgin Islands's primary enrollment was 72.51% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
British Virgin Islands's primary enrollment peaked at 130.98% in 1971.
The lowest primary enrollment in British Virgin Islands was 72.51% in 2025.
British Virgin Islands ranks 179th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
British Virgin Islands's primary enrollment is projected to reach 72.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of British Virgin Islands in 2025 was 72.51%. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_british-virgin-islands_primary-enrollment,
title = {British Virgin Islands Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/british-virgin-islands/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}