Macao SAR, China Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Macao SAR, China's primary enrollment was 86.03% in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Macao SAR, China's primary enrollment stood at 86.03% in 2025, a decline of +3.78pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 86.03% by 2025. Macao SAR, China ranked 162nd globally.
Macao SAR’s primary‑school enrollment rate has fallen from an all‑time peak of 106.84 % in 2002 to a trough of 84.97 % in 2022, before edging up to 86.03 % in 2025, placing the region 162nd globally. The decline reflects a long‑term contraction in the school‑age population and heightened competition from mainland Chinese schools, while the modest rebound since 2022 suggests renewed policy focus on compulsory education. Compared with peers of similar rank, Macao’s 2025 rate is slightly below Puerto Rico’s 86.15 % and Seychelles’ 86.20 %, yet above the Bahamas’ 84.27 % and close to Senegal’s 85.48 %. Over the 25‑year coverage period, the downward trajectory has been gradual, with the most recent improvement indicating that targeted investments in early childhood programs could sustain a modest upward trend, provided demographic pressures are mitigated.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 84.31% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 85.17% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 86.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 86.03% | −3.78pp | #162 |
| 2024 | 89.81% | +3.39pp | #78 |
| 2023 | 86.42% | +1.46pp | #145 |
| 2022 | 84.97% | −4.10pp | #150 |
| 2021 | 89.07% | −3.72pp | #146 |
| 2020 | 92.79% | −3.45pp | #140 |
| 2019 | 96.24% | −5.00pp | #125 |
| 2018 | 101.24% | −4.09pp | #74 |
| 2017 | 105.33% | +4.04pp | #48 |
| 2016 | 101.29% | +1.48pp | #87 |
| 2015 | 99.80% | −0.91pp | #107 |
| 2014 | 100.71% | +1.02pp | #96 |
| 2013 | 99.69% | +0.37pp | #99 |
| 2012 | 99.32% | −3.35pp | #113 |
| 2011 | 102.68% | +1.51pp | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Macao SAR, China 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
Macao SAR, China's primary enrollment was 86.03% in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.
Macao SAR, China's primary enrollment peaked at 106.84% in 2002.
The lowest primary enrollment in Macao SAR, China was 84.97% in 2022.
Macao SAR, China ranks 162nd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Macao SAR, China's primary enrollment is projected to reach 86.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Macao SAR, China in 2025 was 86.03%. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_macao-sar-china_primary-enrollment,
title = {Macao SAR, China Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/macao-sar-china/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}