Brunei Darussalam Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Brunei Darussalam's primary enrollment was 94.33% in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's primary enrollment stood at 94.33% in 2025, a decline of +2.60pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 94.33% by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 134th globally.
Brunei Darussalam’s primary school enrollment rate has fallen sharply from an all‑time peak of 131.94 % in 1972 to a trough of 94.33 % in 2025, placing the nation at 134th in the world. The 54‑year coverage shows a persistent downward trajectory, with the most recent figure of 94.33 % (World Bank, 2025) barely above the enrollment rate of San Marino (94.05 %) and just below Malta (94.65 %). The early 1970s high reflected expansive public investment in education, yet subsequent demographic shifts, rising private‑school competition and modest population growth have eroded the proportion of children enrolled in the public primary system. While the current level remains comparable to small‑state peers such as Nauru (94.40 %), it signals a loss of universal access that could constrain human‑capital development. Continued policy emphasis on compulsory schooling and targeted subsidies will be crucial if Brunei is to reverse the decline and restore enrollment toward its historic high.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 92.75% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 94.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 94.33% | −2.60pp | #134 |
| 2023 | 96.93% | −2.21pp | #111 |
| 2022 | 99.13% | −2.25pp | #96 |
| 2021 | 101.39% | −1.32pp | #66 |
| 2020 | 102.71% | −0.32pp | #55 |
| 2019 | 103.03% | −1.15pp | #51 |
| 2018 | 104.18% | −0.39pp | #52 |
| 2017 | 104.57% | −1.16pp | #53 |
| 2016 | 105.73% | +1.54pp | #49 |
| 2015 | 104.19% | +0.34pp | #59 |
| 2014 | 103.85% | −0.05pp | #68 |
| 2013 | 103.90% | +0.58pp | #66 |
| 2012 | 103.31% | −1.52pp | #72 |
| 2011 | 104.83% | −3.87pp | #65 |
| 2010 | 108.71% | −3.83pp | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's primary enrollment was 94.33% in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's primary enrollment peaked at 131.94% in 1972.
The lowest primary enrollment in Brunei Darussalam was 94.33% in 2025.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 134th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's primary enrollment is projected to reach 94.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 94.33%. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_primary-enrollment,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}