Moldova Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Moldova's primary enrollment was 107.53% in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Moldova's primary enrollment stood at 107.53% in 2025, a decline of +0.08pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 107.53% by 2025. Moldova ranked 40th globally.
Moldova’s primary school enrollment has risen sharply from 93.54 % in 2010, the lowest point in the 16‑year series, to a record 107.61 % in 2024, edging slightly above its 2025 level of 107.53 % that places the country 40th worldwide. The sustained increase reflects expanding access to free compulsory education, intensified outreach in rural areas and reforms that reduced gender gaps in school attendance. Moldova’s performance now mirrors that of peer nations such as Uruguay, which records a comparable 107.76 % enrollment rate, and Tonga at 107.54 %, indicating that the country is keeping pace with the highest global standards despite its modest income level. The marginal dip from the 2024 peak suggests that maintaining the upward trajectory will depend on continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher training and targeted policies for marginalized groups, which could prevent a reversal and further consolidate Moldova’s position among the world’s most inclusive primary education systems.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 107.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 107.74% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 107.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 107.53% | −0.08pp | #40 |
| 2024 | 107.61% | +0.93pp | #23 |
| 2023 | 106.67% | −0.30pp | #34 |
| 2022 | 106.97% | +0.19pp | #30 |
| 2021 | 106.78% | +0.26pp | #29 |
| 2020 | 106.52% | +1.45pp | #31 |
| 2019 | 105.07% | +1.74pp | #39 |
| 2018 | 103.34% | −0.35pp | #55 |
| 2017 | 103.69% | −0.78pp | #58 |
| 2016 | 104.47% | −1.26pp | #60 |
| 2015 | 105.73% | −1.70pp | #50 |
| 2014 | 107.43% | +13.67pp | #46 |
| 2013 | 93.76% | −0.03pp | #140 |
| 2012 | 93.80% | +0.19pp | #146 |
| 2011 | 93.60% | +0.06pp | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's primary enrollment was 107.53% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Moldova's primary enrollment peaked at 107.61% in 2024.
The lowest primary enrollment in Moldova was 93.54% in 2010.
Moldova ranks 40th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's primary enrollment is projected to reach 107.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Moldova in 2025 was 107.53%. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_primary-enrollment,
title = {Moldova Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}