Dominica Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Dominica's primary enrollment was 97.66% in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Dominica's primary enrollment stood at 97.66% in 2025, a rise of +0.87pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.84% by 2026. Dominica ranked 117th globally.
Dominica’s primary‑school enrollment rate has fallen from an all‑time peak of 120.00 % in 1999 to a trough of 96.79 % in 2024, before modestly rebounding to 97.66 % in 2025, placing the island at 117th in the world. The decline from the late‑1990s coincides with regional economic adjustments and demographic shifts that reduced school‑age populations, while the recent uptick reflects renewed investment in universal primary education and the implementation of free‑school‑fee policies. Compared with peers, Dominica’s 2025 figure is slightly below Ecuador’s 98.01 % and marginally above Cuba’s 97.61 %, suggesting that the country remains competitive within the Caribbean‑Latin American grouping. Over the 49‑year coverage period, the downward trend after the 1999 high has been partially arrested, and continued fiscal commitment to teacher recruitment and school infrastructure could sustain the modest recovery and push enrollment back toward the 100 % threshold.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 93.69% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 94.76% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 95.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 97.66% | +0.87pp | #117 |
| 2024 | 96.79% | −2.28pp | #57 |
| 2023 | 99.07% | −1.74pp | #87 |
| 2022 | 100.81% | −0.23pp | #73 |
| 2021 | 101.04% | +1.71pp | #73 |
| 2020 | 99.33% | +1.76pp | #97 |
| 2019 | 97.57% | +0.20pp | #116 |
| 2018 | 97.37% | −12.21pp | #114 |
| 2017 | 109.58% | +7.57pp | #27 |
| 2016 | 102.01% | −1.66pp | #75 |
| 2015 | 103.67% | +0.19pp | #66 |
| 2014 | 103.48% | −5.89pp | #71 |
| 2013 | 109.37% | +0.94pp | #43 |
| 2012 | 108.43% | +0.96pp | #46 |
| 2011 | 107.47% | +1.72pp | #56 |
Analysis
Dominica's primary enrollment was 97.66% in 2025, a rise of +0.87pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 95.84% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's primary enrollment was 97.66% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's primary enrollment peaked at 120.00% in 1999.
The lowest primary enrollment in Dominica was 96.79% in 2024.
Dominica ranks 117th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's primary enrollment is projected to reach 95.84% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Dominica in 2025 was 97.66%. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_primary-enrollment,
title = {Dominica Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}