Egypt, Arab Republic of Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Egypt, Arab Republic of's primary enrollment was 95.27% in 2025, ranked 127th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Egypt, Arab Republic of's primary enrollment stood at 95.27% in 2025, a decline of +1.44pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.27% by 2025. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 127th globally.
Egypt’s primary school enrollment has risen from 69.77 % in 1971 to 95.27 % in 2025, placing the country 127th globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 67.61 % in 1979, reaching a peak of 97.00 % in 2021 before a modest decline to the current level. Over the 52‑year span, the expansion reflects sustained policy emphasis on universal basic education, yet the slight post‑peak dip suggests lingering capacity constraints in rapidly growing cohorts. Compared with peers of similar rank, Bahrain records 95.58 % and South Sudan 95.07 % enrollment, indicating that Egypt’s performance is broadly aligned with regional averages but still trails the highest achievers. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher recruitment and retention, and targeted interventions for marginalised groups will be crucial to sustain and possibly exceed the recent peak, keeping the enrollment trend on an upward path.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 95.48% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 95.38% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 95.27% | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.27% | −1.44pp | #127 |
| 2024 | 96.71% | +0.79pp | #59 |
| 2023 | 95.92% | +6.41pp | #115 |
| 2022 | 89.51% | −7.49pp | #144 |
| 2021 | 97.00% | +1.36pp | #112 |
| 2020 | 95.64% | +1.39pp | #126 |
| 2019 | 94.25% | +1.56pp | #136 |
| 2018 | 92.69% | +2.04pp | #142 |
| 2017 | 90.65% | +0.54pp | #145 |
| 2016 | 90.11% | +0.93pp | #153 |
| 2014 | 89.19% | −2.39pp | #156 |
| 2013 | 91.58% | −0.28pp | #146 |
| 2012 | 91.86% | +4.39pp | #151 |
| 2011 | 87.47% | −3.48pp | #154 |
| 2010 | 90.95% | −0.26pp | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Egypt, Arab Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Egypt, Arab Republic of's primary enrollment was 95.27% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's primary enrollment peaked at 97.00% in 2021.
The lowest primary enrollment in Egypt, Arab Republic of was 67.61% in 1979.
Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 127th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's primary enrollment is projected to reach 95.27% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025 was 95.27%. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_egypt-arab-republic-of_primary-enrollment,
title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}