Canada Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Overview
Canada's primary enrollment stood at 93.15% in 2025, a decline of +1.80pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 93.15% by 2025. Canada ranked 140th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 92.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 93.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 93.15% | −1.80pp | #140 |
| 2023 | 94.95% | +0.21pp | #122 |
| 2022 | 94.74% | −0.48pp | #125 |
| 2021 | 95.23% | −1.68pp | #124 |
| 2020 | 96.91% | −0.28pp | #119 |
| 2019 | 97.19% | −1.47pp | #117 |
| 2018 | 98.66% | +0.03pp | #105 |
| 2017 | 98.63% | +0.08pp | #108 |
| 2016 | 98.55% | −1.31pp | #116 |
| 2015 | 99.86% | +0.33pp | #105 |
| 2014 | 99.53% | +0.14pp | #107 |
| 2013 | 99.39% | −0.10pp | #104 |
| 2012 | 99.49% | +0.93pp | #110 |
| 2011 | 98.56% | −0.57pp | #121 |
| 2010 | 99.13% | −0.47pp | #119 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada 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
Canada's primary enrollment was 93.15% in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Canada's primary enrollment peaked at 99.86% in 2015.
The lowest primary enrollment in Canada was 93.15% in 2025.
Canada ranks 140th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's primary enrollment is projected to reach 93.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Canada in 2025 was 93.15%. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_primary-enrollment,
title = {Canada Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/primary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}