Haiti Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Haiti's primary enrollment was 183.99% in 2016, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 58.8% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2016.
Overview
Haiti's primary enrollment stood at 183.99% in 2016, a rise of +68.15pp from 1998. Haiti ranked 1st globally.
Haiti’s primary school enrollment rate surged from 52.15 % in 1971 to an unprecedented 183.99 % in 2016, a rise that places the nation at the top of the World Bank’s global ranking for this indicator. The all‑time peak of 183.99 % in 2016 reflects extensive enrollment drives and the expansion of public‑sector schooling, yet the figure exceeds 100 % because it counts repeaters and over‑age pupils alongside first‑time entrants. By contrast, the trough of 52.15 % in 1971 marks a period of limited access and chronic under‑funding, underscoring the magnitude of the subsequent transformation. Haiti’s performance outstrips other high‑ranking peers such as Monaco (142.42 %) and Rwanda (140.62 %), suggesting that policy emphasis on universal primary access has been especially effective. Maintaining this trajectory will depend on improving school‑completion rates and reducing repeat attendance, which could moderate the inflated enrollment share while preserving broad access to education.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 183.99% | +68.15pp | #1 |
| 1998 | 115.84% | +2.21pp | #14 |
| 1997 | 113.63% | +7.48pp | #14 |
| 1996 | 106.15% | +6.88pp | #27 |
| 1995 | 99.27% | +6.38pp | #43 |
| 1994 | 92.89% | +5.95pp | #62 |
| 1993 | 86.94% | +4.29pp | #59 |
| 1992 | 82.66% | +6.69pp | #70 |
| 1987 | 75.96% | −12.76pp | #67 |
| 1986 | 88.72% | +3.51pp | #65 |
| 1985 | 85.21% | +1.93pp | #66 |
| 1984 | 83.28% | +4.56pp | #72 |
| 1983 | 78.72% | +5.36pp | #73 |
| 1982 | 73.36% | +0.08pp | #73 |
| 1981 | 73.27% | +5.62pp | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's primary enrollment was 183.99% in 2016. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 58.8% increase from the previous year.
Haiti's primary enrollment peaked at 183.99% in 2016.
The lowest primary enrollment in Haiti was 52.15% in 1971.
Haiti ranks 1st globally in primary enrollment as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary enrollment of Haiti in 2016 was 183.99%. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_primary-enrollment,
title = {Haiti Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}