Iceland Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Iceland's primary enrollment was 98.04% in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Iceland's primary enrollment rate has experienced a decline over the 25-year coverage period, with the latest value standing at 98.04% in 2025. This represents a drop from its all-time peak of 99.33% in 2001, and also marks the all-time trough. In comparison to its peers, Iceland's rate is slightly lower than Ghana's 98.27%, but higher than Ecuador's 98.01%. Latvia, another close peer, has a rate of 98.11%, which is marginally higher than Iceland's. The downward trend in primary enrollment rates in Iceland is a concern, particularly when considering the country's historical performance. Looking ahead, a reversal of this trend would likely require targeted policy interventions to boost enrollment rates, which could potentially change the trajectory of primary education in Iceland.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Iceland's primary enrollment was 98.04% in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Iceland's primary enrollment peaked at 99.33% in 2001.
The lowest primary enrollment in Iceland was 98.04% in 2025.
Iceland ranks 115th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iceland's primary enrollment is projected to reach 98.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Iceland in 2025 was 98.04%. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iceland_primary-enrollment,
title = {Iceland Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iceland/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}