Ireland Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Overview
Ireland's primary enrollment stood at 98.69% in 2025, a decline of +0.93pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.69% by 2025. Ireland ranked 107th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 98.69% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.69% | −0.93pp | #107 |
| 2022 | 99.62% | −0.36pp | #88 |
| 2021 | 99.98% | −1.38pp | #81 |
| 2020 | 101.37% | +0.39pp | #72 |
| 2019 | 100.98% | −0.05pp | #76 |
| 2018 | 101.03% | +0.18pp | #76 |
| 2017 | 100.85% | −0.49pp | #83 |
| 2016 | 101.34% | +0.16pp | #85 |
| 2015 | 101.18% | −0.36pp | #92 |
| 2014 | 101.54% | −0.42pp | #86 |
| 2013 | 101.96% | −0.16pp | #77 |
| 2012 | 102.12% | −1.26pp | #80 |
| 2011 | 103.38% | +0.14pp | #75 |
| 2010 | 103.24% | +0.44pp | #77 |
| 2009 | 102.80% | +0.32pp | #83 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland's primary enrollment was 98.69% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Ireland's primary enrollment peaked at 103.38% in 2011.
The lowest primary enrollment in Ireland was 98.69% in 2025.
Ireland ranks 107th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's primary enrollment is projected to reach 98.69% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Ireland in 2025 was 98.69%. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_primary-enrollment,
title = {Ireland Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/primary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}