Ecuador Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Ecuador's primary enrollment was 98.01% in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's primary enrollment stood at 98.01% in 2025, a rise of +0.76pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.01% by 2025. Ecuador ranked 116th globally.
Ecuador’s primary school enrollment has slipped from a high of 112.42 % in 2009 to a trough of 97.25 % in 2023, before reaching 98.01 % in 2025, placing the country 116th globally. The decline after the 2009 peak reflects a gradual erosion of net enrollment, despite the 25‑year span showing persistent near‑universal coverage. Compared with peers of similar rank, Iceland records 98.04 % and Latvia 98.11 %, suggesting that Ecuador now performs only marginally below these higher‑income economies while remaining above Dominica’s 97.66 % and Cuba’s 97.61 %. The recent modest rebound to 98.01 % indicates a tentative recovery, yet the figure remains below the early‑2000s peak and the regional average for upper‑middle‑income nations. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher training, and targeted poverty alleviation will be crucial if Ecuador is to sustain the upward movement and close the gap with its more successful peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 97.94% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.01% | +0.76pp | #116 |
| 2023 | 97.25% | −2.32pp | #108 |
| 2022 | 99.57% | +1.39pp | #90 |
| 2021 | 98.18% | +0.06pp | #105 |
| 2020 | 98.12% | −0.20pp | #112 |
| 2019 | 98.32% | −0.57pp | #101 |
| 2018 | 98.88% | +0.70pp | #101 |
| 2017 | 98.19% | −0.77pp | #116 |
| 2016 | 98.96% | −2.09pp | #112 |
| 2015 | 101.06% | −4.54pp | #95 |
| 2014 | 105.60% | +1.10pp | #58 |
| 2013 | 104.50% | −1.16pp | #64 |
| 2012 | 105.66% | −2.56pp | #56 |
| 2011 | 108.22% | −0.31pp | #53 |
| 2010 | 108.53% | −3.89pp | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador 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
Ecuador's primary enrollment was 98.01% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Ecuador's primary enrollment peaked at 112.42% in 2009.
The lowest primary enrollment in Ecuador was 97.25% in 2023.
Ecuador ranks 116th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's primary enrollment is projected to reach 98.01% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Ecuador in 2025 was 98.01%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_primary-enrollment,
title = {Ecuador Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}