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Singapore Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

99.44% −0.80pp (-0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #100 Global Peak 100.77% (2016) Source World Bank

Singapore Primary Enrollment (2016–2025)

Overview

Singapore's primary enrollment stood at 99.44% in 2025, a decline of +0.80pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.44% by 2025. Singapore ranked 100th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2026* trend 99.26% - -
2025* trend 99.44% - -
2025 99.44% −0.80pp #100
2023 100.25% +0.67pp #79
2022 99.58% −0.30pp #89
2021 99.87% −0.66pp #84
2020 100.54% −0.16pp #80
2019 100.69% +0.43pp #79
2018 100.26% −0.37pp #85
2017 100.63% −0.15pp #90
2016 100.77% #92
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.9% GDP growth 9.8% C/A balance 19.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Singapore's primary enrollment?

Singapore's primary enrollment was 99.44% in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Singapore?

Singapore's primary enrollment peaked at 100.77% in 2016.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Singapore?

The lowest primary enrollment in Singapore was 99.44% in 2025.

How does Singapore rank in primary enrollment?

Singapore ranks 100th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary enrollment of Singapore in 2025?

Singapore's primary enrollment is projected to reach 99.44% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Singapore in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Singapore in 2025 was 99.44%. This ranks 100th in the world.

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APA
Singapore Primary Enrollment. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/singapore/primary-enrollment
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_singapore_primary-enrollment, title = {Singapore Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }