Indonesia Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Indonesia's primary enrollment was 100.37% in 2025, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's primary enrollment stood at 100.37% in 2025, a rise of +0.34pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.95% by 2026. Indonesia ranked 85th globally.
Indonesia's primary enrollment rate has demonstrated significant growth over the 54-year period from 1970 to 2025. The country's enrollment rate peaked in 1985 at 121.86%, a remarkable achievement considering its economic and demographic context at the time. Conversely, the trough year also occurred in 1970, with an enrollment rate of 84.18%. Indonesia's current enrollment rate stands at 100.37% in 2025, ranking 85 globally. This rate is comparable to that of peer countries such as the Dominican Republic, which ranks slightly higher at 100.42%. Since 1985, Indonesia's enrollment rate has declined, but the current rate remains higher than its 1970 baseline. The trend suggests that Indonesia's primary education sector has made substantial progress, but the stagnation in recent years may indicate a need for sustained investment and reform efforts to continue improving access and quality. A shift in government policies or economic growth could potentially alter the trajectory of Indonesia's primary enrollment rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 100.24% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 100.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 99.95% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.37% | +0.34pp | #85 |
| 2024 | 100.04% | +1.88pp | #41 |
| 2023 | 98.16% | −0.54pp | #99 |
| 2022 | 98.70% | −1.61pp | #100 |
| 2021 | 100.31% | −0.64pp | #78 |
| 2020 | 100.95% | −0.31pp | #76 |
| 2019 | 101.26% | −2.03pp | #70 |
| 2018 | 103.30% | −1.08pp | #56 |
| 2017 | 104.38% | −1.54pp | #55 |
| 2016 | 105.92% | −2.06pp | #46 |
| 2015 | 107.98% | −1.68pp | #35 |
| 2014 | 109.66% | −2.00pp | #34 |
| 2013 | 111.66% | −3.54pp | #32 |
| 2012 | 115.20% | +0.52pp | #24 |
| 2011 | 114.68% | +1.67pp | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Indonesia's primary enrollment was 100.37% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Indonesia's primary enrollment peaked at 121.86% in 1985.
The lowest primary enrollment in Indonesia was 84.18% in 1970.
Indonesia ranks 85th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's primary enrollment is projected to reach 99.95% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Indonesia in 2025 was 100.37%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_primary-enrollment,
title = {Indonesia Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}