Denmark Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Denmark's primary enrollment was 99.66% in 2025, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Denmark's primary enrollment stood at 99.66% in 2025, a decline of +0.21pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.66% by 2025. Denmark ranked 95th globally.
Denmark's primary enrollment rate has experienced a prolonged period of stability, with a consistent high percentage of children participating in education. As of 2025, the country boasts a primary enrollment rate of 99.66%, ranking 95th globally. This high level of participation is remarkably consistent with the all-time peak of 101.69% achieved in 2002. In contrast, the country experienced a slight dip during the mid-2000s, with an all-time trough of 98.21% in 2005. Denmark's primary enrollment rate has remained relatively unchanged since 2000, with a slight fluctuation around the 99% mark. In comparison, Luxembourg, a peer country, has a virtually identical primary enrollment rate of 99.72%. The consistent high enrollment rate in Denmark is a testament to the country's commitment to education. However, a decline in teacher quality or a shift in government priorities could potentially disrupt this trend and lead to a decline in primary enrollment rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 99.50% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.66% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.66% | −0.21pp | #95 |
| 2023 | 99.87% | −0.37pp | #80 |
| 2022 | 100.24% | −0.06pp | #81 |
| 2021 | 100.31% | −0.15pp | #79 |
| 2020 | 100.46% | −0.09pp | #82 |
| 2019 | 100.55% | −0.20pp | #80 |
| 2018 | 100.75% | −0.03pp | #79 |
| 2017 | 100.78% | −0.26pp | #86 |
| 2016 | 101.04% | +0.16pp | #90 |
| 2015 | 100.88% | −0.29pp | #96 |
| 2014 | 101.18% | −0.12pp | #89 |
| 2013 | 101.30% | −0.21pp | #81 |
| 2012 | 101.51% | +0.31pp | #88 |
| 2011 | 101.20% | +1.02pp | #91 |
| 2010 | 100.18% | +0.18pp | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's primary enrollment was 99.66% in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Denmark's primary enrollment peaked at 101.69% in 2002.
The lowest primary enrollment in Denmark was 98.21% in 2005.
Denmark ranks 95th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's primary enrollment is projected to reach 99.66% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Denmark in 2025 was 99.66%. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_primary-enrollment,
title = {Denmark Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}