Germany Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Germany's primary enrollment was 100.66% in 2025, ranked 81st globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Germany's primary enrollment stood at 100.66% in 2025, a decline of +1.53pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.66% by 2025. Germany ranked 81st globally.
Germany’s primary‑school enrollment rate has slipped from a high of 106.65 % in 2001 to a low of 100.22 % in 2022, before reaching 100.66 % in 2025, placing the country 81st globally. The gradual decline over the 25‑year span reflects demographic aging and modest net migration, which have reduced the cohort of school‑age children despite the persistence of near‑universal access. By contrast, peer nations such as Thailand (100.73 %) and Lithuania (100.54 %) record slightly higher rates, underscoring that Germany’s enrollment, while still above the 100 % threshold, lags marginally behind comparable economies. The 2025 figure remains close to the all‑time trough, suggesting limited room for further deterioration but also indicating that the system is operating near capacity. Continued population decline or policy shifts affecting early childhood education could influence the trajectory, while targeted immigration or birth‑rate incentives would be needed to reverse the modest downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.41% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.66% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.66% | −1.53pp | #81 |
| 2023 | 102.19% | +1.97pp | #59 |
| 2022 | 100.22% | −1.13pp | #82 |
| 2021 | 101.35% | −0.65pp | #67 |
| 2020 | 102.00% | −0.55pp | #65 |
| 2019 | 102.55% | −0.10pp | #57 |
| 2018 | 102.65% | +0.91pp | #60 |
| 2017 | 101.74% | +0.33pp | #76 |
| 2016 | 101.41% | −1.30pp | #82 |
| 2015 | 102.70% | +0.08pp | #75 |
| 2014 | 102.62% | −1.02pp | #78 |
| 2013 | 103.64% | −0.50pp | #67 |
| 2012 | 104.14% | −0.28pp | #64 |
| 2011 | 104.42% | +0.08pp | #68 |
| 2010 | 104.34% | −0.48pp | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany 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
Germany's primary enrollment was 100.66% in 2025. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Germany's primary enrollment peaked at 106.65% in 2001.
The lowest primary enrollment in Germany was 100.22% in 2022.
Germany ranks 81st globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Germany's primary enrollment is projected to reach 100.66% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Germany in 2025 was 100.66%. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_primary-enrollment,
title = {Germany Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}