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China Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

99.88% +0.24pp (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #92 Global Peak 133.97% (1987) Source World Bank

China Primary Enrollment (1970–2025)

Overview

China's primary enrollment stood at 99.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.24pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.88% by 2025. China ranked 92nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 100.22% - -
2026* trend 100.05% - -
2025* trend 99.88% - -
2025 99.88% +0.24pp #92
2024 99.64% +0.47pp #44
2023 99.17% −0.93pp #85
2022 100.10% +0.87pp #85
2021 99.23% +0.44pp #92
2020 98.79% +0.97pp #102
2019 97.82% +0.01pp #110
2018 97.81% +0.27pp #110
2017 97.54% +0.66pp #122
2016 96.88% +0.54pp #131
2015 96.34% −0.56pp #137
2014 96.90% −4.34pp #136
2013 101.23% −1.95pp #83
2012 103.18% −0.15pp #74
2011 103.33% −0.85pp #76
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's primary enrollment?

China's primary enrollment was 99.88% in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in China?

China's primary enrollment peaked at 133.97% in 1987.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in China?

The lowest primary enrollment in China was 96.34% in 2015.

How does China rank in primary enrollment?

China ranks 92nd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary enrollment of China in 2025?

China's primary enrollment is projected to reach 99.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of China in 2025?

The primary enrollment of China in 2025 was 99.88%. This ranks 92nd in the world.

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