Dominican Republic Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Dominican Republic's primary enrollment was 100.42% in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's primary enrollment stood at 100.42% in 2025, a decline of +1.52pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.42% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 84th globally.
Dominican Republic’s primary school enrollment has fallen from an all‑time peak of 117.97 % in 2002 to a trough of 96.87 % in 2021, before rising again to 100.42 % in 2025, placing the country 84th globally. The 25‑year series shows a long‑term decline after the early‑2000s expansion, with the most recent rebound still short of the 2000 level of 115.31 %. Compared with peers, the enrollment rate is virtually identical to Indonesia’s 100.37 % and slightly below Lithuania’s 100.54 %, suggesting that the Dominican Republic now performs on par with other middle‑income nations that have achieved near‑universal primary coverage. The recent uptick may reflect intensified government campaigns and increased budgetary allocations for education, yet sustaining progress will require addressing lingering disparities in rural access and improving school‑age population estimates to avoid future under‑coverage. Continued policy focus on inclusive enrollment is likely to keep the upward trajectory intact.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 99.78% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 100.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.42% | −1.52pp | #84 |
| 2024 | 101.94% | +0.29pp | #34 |
| 2023 | 101.64% | +1.15pp | #65 |
| 2022 | 100.49% | +3.62pp | #79 |
| 2021 | 96.87% | −9.05pp | #113 |
| 2020 | 105.93% | −6.41pp | #32 |
| 2019 | 112.33% | +6.48pp | #19 |
| 2018 | 105.86% | −2.16pp | #36 |
| 2017 | 108.02% | −2.69pp | #29 |
| 2016 | 110.70% | −1.31pp | #28 |
| 2015 | 112.01% | +3.95pp | #27 |
| 2014 | 108.06% | −1.46pp | #42 |
| 2013 | 109.53% | +1.06pp | #42 |
| 2012 | 108.47% | −1.73pp | #45 |
| 2011 | 110.20% | −0.30pp | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's primary enrollment was 100.42% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's primary enrollment peaked at 117.97% in 2002.
The lowest primary enrollment in Dominican Republic was 96.87% in 2021.
Dominican Republic ranks 84th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's primary enrollment is projected to reach 100.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 100.42%. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_primary-enrollment,
title = {Dominican Republic Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}