Cambodia Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Cambodia's primary enrollment was 108.63% in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's primary enrollment stood at 108.63% in 2025, a decline of +0.35pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 108.63% by 2025. Cambodia ranked 33rd globally.
Cambodia's primary enrollment rate has made significant strides over the past four and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 108.63% in 2025, ranking it 33rd globally. This marks a considerable improvement from the all-time low of 30.28% in 1971, a year marred by the devastating effects of the Khmer Rouge regime. Conversely, the country experienced its highest primary enrollment rate of 198.89% in 1984, following the fall of the regime and the subsequent influx of international aid. Among its peer countries, Cambodia's primary enrollment rate closely rivals that of Mauritania's 108.67% and Hungary's 108.54%. The nation's progress in primary education is a testament to the resilience of its education system and the efforts of successive governments. However, sustaining this momentum will require continued investment in education infrastructure and policy reforms to ensure the sector remains a priority in the face of competing demands on the national budget, a challenge that could alter Cambodia's trajectory in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 109.76% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 109.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 108.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 108.63% | −0.35pp | #33 |
| 2024 | 108.97% | +1.93pp | #19 |
| 2023 | 107.04% | +0.71pp | #32 |
| 2022 | 106.33% | +1.05pp | #33 |
| 2021 | 105.28% | −1.74pp | #37 |
| 2020 | 107.02% | +6.54pp | #30 |
| 2019 | 100.48% | +0.81pp | #81 |
| 2018 | 99.67% | −1.02pp | #93 |
| 2017 | 100.70% | −1.04pp | #88 |
| 2016 | 101.73% | −2.03pp | #79 |
| 2015 | 103.76% | −5.18pp | #63 |
| 2014 | 108.94% | −6.87pp | #38 |
| 2013 | 115.81% | +0.39pp | #19 |
| 2012 | 115.42% | −3.34pp | #21 |
| 2011 | 118.76% | −4.60pp | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's primary enrollment was 108.63% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Cambodia's primary enrollment peaked at 198.89% in 1984.
The lowest primary enrollment in Cambodia was 30.28% in 1971.
Cambodia ranks 33rd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cambodia's primary enrollment is projected to reach 108.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Cambodia in 2025 was 108.63%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_primary-enrollment,
title = {Cambodia Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}