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El Salvador Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

90.00% +0.12pp (+0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #151 Global Peak 121.69% (2007) Source World Bank

El Salvador Primary Enrollment (1970–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's primary enrollment stood at 90.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.12pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 90.00% by 2025. El Salvador ranked 151st globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 90.05% - -
2026* trend 90.03% - -
2025* trend 90.00% - -
2025 90.00% +0.12pp #151
2024 89.88% −1.00pp #77
2023 90.88% +1.75pp #135
2022 89.13% +0.05pp #146
2021 89.08% −1.58pp #145
2020 90.66% −0.97pp #147
2019 91.63% −5.17pp #146
2018 96.80% −1.51pp #120
2017 98.31% −3.53pp #113
2016 101.84% −2.21pp #77
2015 104.06% −2.18pp #61
2014 106.23% −1.52pp #54
2013 107.76% −1.68pp #50
2012 109.44% −1.12pp #41
2011 110.56% −1.15pp #40
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Salvador's primary enrollment?

El Salvador's primary enrollment was 90.00% in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in El Salvador?

El Salvador's primary enrollment peaked at 121.69% in 2007.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in El Salvador?

The lowest primary enrollment in El Salvador was 72.71% in 1997.

How does El Salvador rank in primary enrollment?

El Salvador ranks 151st globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary enrollment of El Salvador in 2025?

El Salvador's primary enrollment is projected to reach 90.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of El Salvador in 2025?

The primary enrollment of El Salvador in 2025 was 90.00%. This ranks 151st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_primary-enrollment, title = {El Salvador Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }