Samoa Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Samoa's primary enrollment was 101.03% in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Samoa's primary enrollment stood at 101.03% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 101.03% by 2025. Samoa ranked 78th globally.
Samoa's primary enrollment rate has demonstrated a steady upward trend over the past four decades. Since 1970, when the rate was at 84.04%, the country has made significant strides in increasing access to primary education. By 2010, the rate peaked at 107.65%, a milestone that positions Samoa among the top performers globally. However, in recent years, the rate has experienced a slight decline, with the latest figure standing at 101.03% in 2025, ranking 78th globally. A similar trajectory can be observed in peer countries such as Czechia, which boasts a rate of 101.09%, and Argentina with a rate of 100.92%. Despite this slight decline, the rate remains higher than the all-time trough of 84.04% in 1970. The future trajectory of Samoa's primary enrollment rate will depend on continued investment in education infrastructure and policies aimed at improving access and quality.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 100.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 100.53% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 101.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 101.03% | −0.01pp | #78 |
| 2024 | 101.04% | −0.57pp | #39 |
| 2023 | 101.62% | −1.69pp | #66 |
| 2022 | 103.31% | −1.42pp | #46 |
| 2021 | 104.73% | +2.74pp | #39 |
| 2020 | 101.99% | −1.11pp | #66 |
| 2019 | 103.10% | −0.67pp | #50 |
| 2018 | 103.78% | −2.64pp | #53 |
| 2017 | 106.41% | −0.91pp | #38 |
| 2016 | 107.32% | +0.24pp | #39 |
| 2015 | 107.08% | +0.43pp | #40 |
| 2014 | 106.65% | +2.61pp | #52 |
| 2012 | 104.04% | −0.27pp | #66 |
| 2011 | 104.30% | −3.35pp | #69 |
| 2010 | 107.65% | +4.71pp | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa 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
Samoa's primary enrollment was 101.03% in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's primary enrollment peaked at 107.65% in 2010.
The lowest primary enrollment in Samoa was 84.04% in 1970.
Samoa ranks 78th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's primary enrollment is projected to reach 101.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Samoa in 2025 was 101.03%. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_primary-enrollment,
title = {Samoa Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}