Eritrea Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Eritrea's primary enrollment was 88.61% in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2025.
Overview
Eritrea's primary enrollment stood at 88.61% in 2025, a decline of +1.12pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.61% by 2025. Eritrea ranked 156th globally.
Eritrea’s primary school enrollment has risen sharply from a low of 33.62 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 107.54 % in 2003, before settling at 88.61 % in 2025, placing the country 156th in the world. The dramatic increase over three decades reflects sustained expansion of public schooling and concerted government efforts to universalise basic education, yet the 2025 figure remains slightly below the enrollment rates of close peers such as Comoros (88.79 %) and West Bank and Gaza (88.55 %). The early‑1990s trough coincided with post‑independence instability, while the 2003 peak occurred during a period of intensified donor support and infrastructure investment. Although current enrollment is high, the modest decline from the 2003 apex suggests lingering challenges in maintaining full capacity, especially in remote areas. Continued fiscal allocation to teacher training and school construction will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and close the gap with regional counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 88.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 88.61% | −1.12pp | #156 |
| 2022 | 89.73% | +10.94pp | #143 |
| 2018 | 78.79% | +0.44pp | #158 |
| 2017 | 78.35% | −4.02pp | #156 |
| 2015 | 82.37% | −0.91pp | #162 |
| 2014 | 83.28% | −9.40pp | #163 |
| 2013 | 92.68% | +10.03pp | #144 |
| 2012 | 82.64% | +3.47pp | #160 |
| 2011 | 79.17% | +5.54pp | #163 |
| 2010 | 73.64% | −4.28pp | #160 |
| 2009 | 77.92% | −3.22pp | #160 |
| 2008 | 81.14% | −6.06pp | #158 |
| 2007 | 87.20% | −9.83pp | #159 |
| 2006 | 97.04% | −6.54pp | #131 |
| 2005 | 103.57% | −2.95pp | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eritrea's primary enrollment was 88.61% in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Eritrea's primary enrollment peaked at 107.54% in 2003.
The lowest primary enrollment in Eritrea was 33.62% in 1991.
Eritrea ranks 156th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eritrea's primary enrollment is projected to reach 88.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Eritrea in 2025 was 88.61%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_primary-enrollment,
title = {Eritrea Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}