Jordan Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Jordan's primary enrollment was 98.31% in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Jordan's primary enrollment stood at 98.31% in 2025, a decline of +0.24pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.31% by 2025. Jordan ranked 112th globally.
Jordan’s primary school enrollment has risen steadily over the 22‑year span from 93.91 % in 2002 to 98.31 % in 2025, placing the country 112th globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2020 at 98.96 % before a modest decline to 89.69 % in the 2010 trough, after which enrollment recovered and has remained above 98 % for several consecutive years. This performance is comparable to peer nations such as the Cayman Islands (98.38 %) and Finland (98.46 %) in the latest year, indicating that Jordan is now operating at a level similar to high‑performing education systems. The sustained high enrollment reflects continued government investment in universal primary education and expanding school infrastructure, while the earlier dip coincided with fiscal pressures from regional instability. Maintaining this high level will depend on preserving funding, improving school quality, and addressing demographic shifts that could otherwise slow progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 98.21% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 98.26% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.31% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.31% | −0.24pp | #112 |
| 2024 | 98.55% | +0.25pp | #49 |
| 2023 | 98.30% | −0.24pp | #96 |
| 2022 | 98.54% | +0.54pp | #103 |
| 2021 | 98.00% | −0.96pp | #106 |
| 2020 | 98.96% | +0.10pp | #99 |
| 2019 | 98.86% | −0.03pp | #98 |
| 2018 | 98.89% | +0.33pp | #99 |
| 2017 | 98.56% | +0.13pp | #110 |
| 2016 | 98.43% | +0.82pp | #118 |
| 2014 | 97.61% | +3.89pp | #126 |
| 2013 | 93.72% | +2.79pp | #141 |
| 2012 | 90.93% | +0.56pp | #153 |
| 2011 | 90.37% | +0.68pp | #151 |
| 2010 | 89.69% | −2.05pp | #146 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's primary enrollment was 98.31% in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Jordan's primary enrollment peaked at 98.96% in 2020.
The lowest primary enrollment in Jordan was 89.69% in 2010.
Jordan ranks 112th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's primary enrollment is projected to reach 98.31% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Jordan in 2025 was 98.31%. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_primary-enrollment,
title = {Jordan Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}