Palau Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Palau's primary enrollment was 95.87% in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2025.
Overview
Palau's primary enrollment stood at 95.87% in 2025, a decline of +4.85pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.87% by 2025. Palau ranked 125th globally.
Palau's primary enrollment rate has experienced a notable fluctuation over the past 14 years, according to World Bank data. The country's all-time peak in 2013, with a rate of 116.40%, highlights its strong commitment to education during that period. However, a decline began in 2022, with the rate dipping to its all-time trough at 92.01%. Despite this, Palau has managed to rebound somewhat, with the latest available data showing a rate of 95.87% in 2025, placing it at #125 globally. This recovery is comparable to that of peer country Bahrain, which also experienced a decline in recent years but has since regained its footing with a rate of 95.58%. A sustained investment in education infrastructure and teacher training could help Palau maintain its recovery and potentially surpass its 2013 peak, while also staying competitive with its peer countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 94.24% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 95.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.87% | −4.85pp | #125 |
| 2023 | 100.72% | +8.70pp | #75 |
| 2022 | 92.01% | −16.98pp | #135 |
| 2021 | 108.99% | +3.52pp | #21 |
| 2020 | 105.47% | −7.25pp | #36 |
| 2014 | 112.72% | −3.67pp | #25 |
| 2013 | 116.40% | +8.58pp | #18 |
| 2007 | 107.82% | +0.01pp | #52 |
| 2006 | 107.81% | −1.72pp | #45 |
| 2005 | 109.53% | +1.17pp | #43 |
| 2004 | 108.35% | −4.82pp | #47 |
| 2003 | 113.17% | −1.00pp | #26 |
| 2000 | 114.17% | −0.49pp | #20 |
| 1999 | 114.66% | – | #22 |
Analysis
Palau's primary enrollment was 95.87% in 2025, a decline of −4.85pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 95.87% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Palau's primary enrollment was 95.87% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year.
Palau's primary enrollment peaked at 116.40% in 2013.
The lowest primary enrollment in Palau was 92.01% in 2022.
Palau ranks 125th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Palau's primary enrollment is projected to reach 95.87% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Palau in 2025 was 95.87%. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_palau_primary-enrollment,
title = {Palau Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/palau/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}