Cuba Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Cuba's primary enrollment was 97.61% in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Cuba's primary enrollment stood at 97.61% in 2025, a decline of +0.50pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 97.61% by 2025. Cuba ranked 118th globally.
Cuba’s primary school enrollment has slipped from its all‑time peak of 122.39 % in 1975 to a trough of 97.61 % in 2025, placing the island nation at 118th globally. The decline, measured over a 55‑year span, reflects a reversal of the near‑universal participation achieved during the post‑revolutionary expansion of the 1970s, when enrollment exceeded the population of primary‑age children because of aggressive catch‑up policies and compulsory schooling. By 2025, the rate is marginally below that of Kazakhstan (97.33 %) and almost identical to Dominica’s 97.66 %, signalling that Cuba now lags behind many middle‑income peers while still outperforming several lower‑income economies such as the Russian Federation (96.55 %). The downward trajectory coincides with demographic ageing, fiscal constraints, and periodic disruptions to the education system. Sustaining or improving the current level will likely require targeted investment in school infrastructure, teacher recruitment and policies that address out‑migration of families, which could stabilize enrollment and prevent further erosion.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 95.93% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 96.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 97.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 97.61% | −0.50pp | #118 |
| 2024 | 98.11% | −1.22pp | #51 |
| 2023 | 99.33% | −1.25pp | #83 |
| 2022 | 100.58% | −0.72pp | #77 |
| 2021 | 101.30% | −0.01pp | #68 |
| 2020 | 101.32% | +0.51pp | #73 |
| 2019 | 100.80% | +0.46pp | #78 |
| 2018 | 100.34% | −0.22pp | #83 |
| 2017 | 100.56% | −0.51pp | #91 |
| 2016 | 101.08% | −2.12pp | #89 |
| 2015 | 103.19% | +0.14pp | #72 |
| 2014 | 103.06% | +2.33pp | #75 |
| 2013 | 100.72% | −0.11pp | #89 |
| 2012 | 100.83% | +0.54pp | #96 |
| 2011 | 100.29% | −0.43pp | #105 |
Analysis
Cuba's primary enrollment was 97.61% in 2025, a decline of −0.50pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 97.61% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's primary enrollment was 97.61% in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Cuba's primary enrollment peaked at 122.39% in 1975.
The lowest primary enrollment in Cuba was 97.61% in 2025.
Cuba ranks 118th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's primary enrollment is projected to reach 97.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Cuba in 2025 was 97.61%. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_primary-enrollment,
title = {Cuba Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}