Kuwait Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Kuwait's primary enrollment was 82.36% in 2021, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2021.
Overview
Kuwait's primary enrollment stood at 82.36% in 2021, a rise of +0.98pp from 2020. Kuwait ranked 156th globally.
Kuwait’s primary school enrollment rate stood at 82.36 % in 2021, placing the country 156th in the world and only slightly below peers such as Nigeria (83.81 %) and Senegal (84.06 %). The indicator has been recorded for 51 years, beginning at 78.95 % in 1971, and exhibits pronounced volatility around the early 1990s. The all‑time high of 112.57 % was reached in 1991, a figure that exceeds the theoretical maximum and reflects over‑age or repeat attendance during that period, while the following year saw a sharp drop to a trough of 73.11 %. Since the early 2000s the enrollment rate has generally risen, stabilising in the low‑80s range. Continued investment in early‑grade infrastructure and policies that reduce repeat‑year enrolment are likely to sustain modest gains, though any reversal in economic conditions could again affect the upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.36% | +0.98pp | #156 |
| 2020 | 81.39% | −1.67pp | #160 |
| 2019 | 83.06% | −5.31pp | #158 |
| 2018 | 88.37% | −2.73pp | #153 |
| 2017 | 91.09% | −3.99pp | #144 |
| 2016 | 95.08% | −6.72pp | #141 |
| 2015 | 101.80% | +0.99pp | #83 |
| 2014 | 100.81% | +0.05pp | #93 |
| 2013 | 100.76% | −0.44pp | #87 |
| 2012 | 101.20% | −2.83pp | #90 |
| 2011 | 104.03% | +0.58pp | #71 |
| 2010 | 103.46% | −1.34pp | #74 |
| 2009 | 104.79% | −1.08pp | #69 |
| 2008 | 105.87% | −3.64pp | #63 |
| 2007 | 109.51% | +1.63pp | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuwait's primary enrollment was 82.36% in 2021. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Kuwait's primary enrollment peaked at 112.57% in 1991.
The lowest primary enrollment in Kuwait was 73.11% in 1992.
Kuwait ranks 156th globally in primary enrollment as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary enrollment of Kuwait in 2021 was 82.36%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_primary-enrollment,
title = {Kuwait Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}