Iraq Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Iraq's primary enrollment was 104.57% in 2007, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from 2006. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2007.
Overview
Iraq's primary enrollment stood at 104.57% in 2007, a rise of +8.93pp from 2004. Iraq ranked 72nd globally.
Iraq’s primary school enrollment rate rose from an all‑time trough of 69.80 % in 1971 to a peak of 110.97 % in 1991, reflecting successive expansions of the public education system despite periods of conflict and economic strain. Over the 28‑year coverage window, the rate continued its upward trajectory, reaching 104.57 % in 2007, which placed Iraq 72nd in the world and positioned it alongside peers such as Germany (104.79 %) and the Republic of Congo (104.98 %). The post‑1991 decline from the peak suggests that the surge in enrollment was not fully sustainable, likely due to deteriorating infrastructure and displacement during the early 2000s. Nevertheless, the 2007 figure remains well above the 1971 trough, indicating that the country has retained a relatively high level of primary school participation. Continued investment in school facilities, teacher training and conflict‑resolution measures will be essential to convert the current high enrollment into consistent, quality schooling and to prevent a reversal of the positive trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 104.57% | +8.93pp | #72 |
| 2004 | 95.64% | −0.85pp | #142 |
| 2003 | 96.48% | +6.56pp | #127 |
| 2000 | 89.93% | −2.51pp | #129 |
| 1999 | 92.44% | +9.85pp | #69 |
| 1996 | 82.58% | −8.55pp | #62 |
| 1993 | 91.14% | −1.30pp | #57 |
| 1992 | 92.43% | −18.54pp | #60 |
| 1991 | 110.97% | +8.82pp | #24 |
| 1989 | 102.15% | −0.93pp | #38 |
| 1988 | 103.09% | +0.97pp | #39 |
| 1987 | 102.11% | +1.14pp | #39 |
| 1986 | 100.98% | +1.11pp | #48 |
| 1985 | 99.86% | −0.51pp | #49 |
| 1984 | 100.38% | +0.18pp | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq's primary enrollment was 104.57% in 2007. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from the previous year.
Iraq's primary enrollment peaked at 110.97% in 1991.
The lowest primary enrollment in Iraq was 69.80% in 1971.
Iraq ranks 72nd globally in primary enrollment as of 2007.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary enrollment of Iraq in 2007 was 104.57%. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_primary-enrollment,
title = {Iraq Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}