Nicaragua Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Nicaragua's primary enrollment was 107.97% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's primary enrollment stood at 107.97% in 2025, a decline of +1.57pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 107.97% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 36th globally.
Nicaragua’s primary school enrollment rate has risen sharply from a low of 69.59 % in 1970 to a record high of 123.01 % in 2006, reflecting sustained expansion of public education and concerted government subsidies. By 2025 the rate stood at 107.97 %, placing the country 36th worldwide and marginally below peers such as Hungary (108.54 %) and Botswana (108.55 %). The upward trajectory over the 41‑year span suggests that enrollment has consistently exceeded the population of primary‑age children, a pattern common in countries that pursue universal primary education through compulsory attendance laws and aggressive outreach to rural areas. Although the post‑peak period shows a modest decline from the 2006 apex, the figure remains well above the 1970 trough, indicating that the reforms of the late 1990s and early 2000s have had lasting impact. Continued investment in school infrastructure and teacher training will be crucial to prevent a reversal and to sustain the high enrollment level in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 107.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 107.97% | - | - |
| 2025 | 107.97% | −1.57pp | #36 |
| 2023 | 109.54% | −10.13pp | #28 |
| 2010 | 119.67% | −1.43pp | #18 |
| 2008 | 121.10% | −0.60pp | #15 |
| 2007 | 121.70% | −1.31pp | #10 |
| 2006 | 123.01% | +3.83pp | #8 |
| 2005 | 119.18% | +1.37pp | #13 |
| 2004 | 117.81% | +2.52pp | #15 |
| 2003 | 115.29% | +1.08pp | #20 |
| 2002 | 114.22% | +7.19pp | #25 |
| 2001 | 107.03% | +3.69pp | #50 |
| 2000 | 103.34% | +0.81pp | #64 |
| 1999 | 102.53% | +5.49pp | #44 |
| 1998 | 97.04% | +0.15pp | #44 |
| 1997 | 96.89% | +1.29pp | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's primary enrollment was 107.97% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's primary enrollment peaked at 123.01% in 2006.
The lowest primary enrollment in Nicaragua was 69.59% in 1970.
Nicaragua ranks 36th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's primary enrollment is projected to reach 107.97% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Nicaragua in 2025 was 107.97%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_primary-enrollment,
title = {Nicaragua Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}