Panama Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Panama's primary enrollment was 101.28% in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Panama's primary enrollment stood at 101.28% in 2025, a rise of +6.08pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 101.28% by 2025. Panama ranked 75th globally.
Panama's primary enrollment rate has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past five decades, with a peak of 115.21% in 1974 and a trough of 93.33% in 2019. Following a steady decline from 1974 to 2019, the country's primary enrollment rate began to recover, reaching 101.28% in 2025. This current rate positions Panama at 75th globally. In comparison, peer countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a primary enrollment rate of 101.78%, and Slovenia, with a rate of 101.27%, demonstrate a similar trend. Guatemala, however, has a higher enrollment rate of 101.90%, signaling potential areas for improvement in Panama's education system. The slight increase in primary enrollment since 2019 suggests a positive trajectory for Panama's education sector, but a sustained effort is required to close the gap with peer countries and achieve further progress. A significant investment in education infrastructure and resources could further boost Panama's primary enrollment rate and propel it toward a higher global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 102.29% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 101.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 101.28% | +6.08pp | #75 |
| 2023 | 95.20% | −6.36pp | #119 |
| 2022 | 101.56% | +0.67pp | #66 |
| 2021 | 100.89% | +5.68pp | #76 |
| 2020 | 95.20% | +1.88pp | #129 |
| 2019 | 93.33% | −1.44pp | #140 |
| 2017 | 94.77% | +1.33pp | #137 |
| 2016 | 93.44% | −2.77pp | #145 |
| 2015 | 96.21% | −2.93pp | #139 |
| 2014 | 99.13% | −2.96pp | #112 |
| 2013 | 102.09% | −1.06pp | #75 |
| 2012 | 103.15% | −1.38pp | #75 |
| 2011 | 104.52% | −0.98pp | #67 |
| 2010 | 105.50% | −1.09pp | #64 |
| 2009 | 106.60% | −2.01pp | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Panama's primary enrollment was 101.28% in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from the previous year.
Panama's primary enrollment peaked at 115.21% in 1974.
The lowest primary enrollment in Panama was 93.33% in 2019.
Panama ranks 75th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Panama's primary enrollment is projected to reach 101.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Panama in 2025 was 101.28%. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_panama_primary-enrollment,
title = {Panama Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}