Romania Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Romania's primary enrollment was 80.08% in 2025, ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Romania's primary enrollment stood at 80.08% in 2025, a decline of +4.87pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.08% by 2025. Romania ranked 172nd globally.
Romania's primary enrollment rate has experienced a significant decline over the past two decades, with the latest figure standing at 80.08% as of 2025. This represents a stark contrast to the peak year of 2001, when the country's primary enrollment rate reached an all-time high of 105.79%. The decline in primary enrollment is also reflected in the country's ranking, falling to 172 globally from an earlier position. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Romania's enrollment rate is slightly lower than that of the Republic of Congo, which stands at 80.53%. The downward trend in primary enrollment in Romania is a cause for concern, as it may have long-term implications for the country's human capital development and economic growth. A reversal of this trend would require sustained investments in education and a focus on improving access to quality education, particularly in disadvantaged regions.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 77.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 80.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.08% | −4.87pp | #172 |
| 2023 | 84.95% | +0.07pp | #147 |
| 2022 | 84.88% | −5.89pp | #151 |
| 2021 | 90.77% | −1.13pp | #140 |
| 2020 | 91.90% | −0.71pp | #143 |
| 2019 | 92.61% | +1.24pp | #143 |
| 2018 | 91.38% | +4.10pp | #148 |
| 2017 | 87.27% | −0.32pp | #153 |
| 2016 | 87.59% | −1.46pp | #157 |
| 2015 | 89.05% | −7.19pp | #153 |
| 2012 | 96.24% | −2.14pp | #138 |
| 2011 | 98.38% | −1.59pp | #122 |
| 2010 | 99.97% | −0.89pp | #110 |
| 2009 | 100.86% | +2.28pp | #106 |
| 2008 | 98.58% | −1.50pp | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's primary enrollment was 80.08% in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's primary enrollment peaked at 105.79% in 2001.
The lowest primary enrollment in Romania was 80.08% in 2025.
Romania ranks 172nd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's primary enrollment is projected to reach 80.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Romania in 2025 was 80.08%. This ranks 172nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_primary-enrollment,
title = {Romania Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}