Myanmar Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Myanmar's primary enrollment was 120.21% in 2018, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2018.
Overview
Myanmar's primary enrollment stood at 120.21% in 2018, a decline of +1.58pp from 2017. Myanmar ranked 10th globally.
Myanmar's primary enrollment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the 42-year period from 1971 to 2018. The country's all-time peak of 121.80% in 2017 is close to its latest recorded value of 120.21% in 2018. In comparison, Seychelles, which ranked higher in primary enrollment, achieved a rate of 123.72% during this period. Conversely, the trough of 85.28% in 1972 highlights the challenges Myanmar faced in the early years. The country's primary enrollment rate has shown a general upward trend, with a notable increase from the early 1990s. Despite progress, Myanmar's primary enrollment rate still lags behind some of its peer countries. A sustained investment in education infrastructure and continued government support would be crucial to further improve Myanmar's primary enrollment rate and bridge the gap with its peers.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Myanmar's primary enrollment was 120.21% in 2018. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's primary enrollment peaked at 121.80% in 2017.
The lowest primary enrollment in Myanmar was 85.28% in 1972.
Myanmar ranks 10th globally in primary enrollment as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary enrollment of Myanmar in 2018 was 120.21%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_primary-enrollment,
title = {Myanmar Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}