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Myanmar Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

120.21% −1.58pp (-1.3%)
Year 2018 Rank #10 Global Peak 121.80% (2017) Source World Bank

Myanmar Primary Enrollment (1971–2018)

Overview

Myanmar's primary enrollment stood at 120.21% in 2018, a decline of +1.58pp from 2017. Myanmar ranked 10th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2018 120.21% −1.58pp #10
2017 121.80% +1.88pp #11
2016 119.92% +4.47pp #17
2014 115.45% +5.96pp #18
2010 109.49% +1.17pp #50
2009 108.32% +0.26pp #53
2008 108.06% +1.89pp #50
2007 106.17% +1.00pp #62
2006 105.17% +0.73pp #59
2005 104.44% +0.74pp #73
2004 103.70% +1.32pp #85
2003 102.38% +2.55pp #93
2002 99.83% +0.07pp #110
2001 99.76% −1.65pp #101
2000 101.41% +2.41pp #84
Show all years (1971-2018)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +40.4% GDP growth 10.6% C/A balance 2.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Myanmar's primary enrollment?

Myanmar's primary enrollment was 120.21% in 2018. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Myanmar?

Myanmar's primary enrollment peaked at 121.80% in 2017.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Myanmar?

The lowest primary enrollment in Myanmar was 85.28% in 1972.

How does Myanmar rank in primary enrollment?

Myanmar ranks 10th globally in primary enrollment as of 2018.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the primary enrollment of Myanmar in 2018?

The primary enrollment of Myanmar in 2018 was 120.21%. This ranks 10th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_myanmar_primary-enrollment, title = {Myanmar Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }