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Iceland Primary Enrollment

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

98.04% −0.18pp (-0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #115 Global Peak 99.33% (2001) Source World Bank

Iceland Primary Enrollment (2000–2025)

Overview

Iceland's primary enrollment stood at 98.04% in 2025, a decline of +0.18pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.04% by 2025. Iceland ranked 115th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2026* trend 97.92% - -
2025* trend 98.04% - -
2025 98.04% −0.18pp #115
2023 98.22% −0.29pp #98
2022 98.51% −0.06pp #104
2021 98.57% +0.01pp #100
2020 98.56% −0.26pp #106
2019 98.81% −0.07pp #99
2018 98.89% +0.02pp #100
2017 98.86% −0.09pp #104
2016 98.95% +0.27pp #113
2015 98.69% −0.08pp #117
2014 98.77% −0.02pp #116
2013 98.79% −0.05pp #110
2012 98.83% +0.08pp #118
2011 98.76% −0.07pp #120
2010 98.83% +0.43pp #123
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +43.3% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 9.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Iceland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iceland's primary enrollment?

Iceland's primary enrollment was 98.04% in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Iceland?

Iceland's primary enrollment peaked at 99.33% in 2001.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Iceland?

The lowest primary enrollment in Iceland was 98.04% in 2025.

How does Iceland rank in primary enrollment?

Iceland ranks 115th 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 Iceland in 2025?

Iceland's primary enrollment is projected to reach 98.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Iceland in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Iceland in 2025 was 98.04%. This ranks 115th in the world.

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APA
Iceland Primary Enrollment. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/iceland/primary-enrollment
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@misc{historysaid_iceland_primary-enrollment, title = {Iceland Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/iceland/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }