Spain Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Spain's primary enrollment was 102.46% in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Spain's primary enrollment stood at 102.46% in 2025, a decline of +0.55pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 102.46% by 2025. Spain ranked 65th globally.
Spain’s primary enrollment rate stood at 102.46% in 2025, ranking the country 65th globally, slightly below peer nations such as Italy at 102.42% and South Africa at 102.63%. This figure reflects a gradual decline from its all-time peak of 105.45% in 2002, with enrollment dipping to a 25-year low of 100.47% in 2012 amid broader demographic and economic shifts following the global financial crisis. Over the 25-year monitoring period from 2000 to 2025, Spain has consistently maintained near-universal primary enrollment, exceeding 100% each year, which may indicate enrollment of children outside the official age range or data adjustments for repetition and migration. Despite minor fluctuations, the country has sustained high coverage, outperforming global averages and maintaining parity with comparable European and upper-middle-income education systems. The slight downward trend since the early 2000s may be attributed to declining birth rates and population aging, which reduce the base of school-age children. Enrollment is expected to stabilize in the coming years, barring significant policy reforms or demographic reversals.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 102.32% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 102.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 102.46% | −0.55pp | #65 |
| 2023 | 103.00% | +0.56pp | #51 |
| 2022 | 102.45% | −0.45pp | #56 |
| 2021 | 102.90% | −0.51pp | #52 |
| 2020 | 103.41% | +0.23pp | #49 |
| 2019 | 103.19% | +0.55pp | #49 |
| 2018 | 102.64% | +0.13pp | #61 |
| 2017 | 102.51% | +0.38pp | #67 |
| 2016 | 102.13% | −0.01pp | #73 |
| 2015 | 102.14% | −0.39pp | #80 |
| 2014 | 102.54% | −0.57pp | #79 |
| 2013 | 103.11% | +2.63pp | #69 |
| 2012 | 100.47% | −0.34pp | #99 |
| 2011 | 100.81% | −0.40pp | #98 |
| 2010 | 101.21% | −0.88pp | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's primary enrollment was 102.46% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Spain's primary enrollment peaked at 105.45% in 2002.
The lowest primary enrollment in Spain was 100.47% in 2012.
Spain ranks 65th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's primary enrollment is projected to reach 102.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Spain in 2025 was 102.46%. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_primary-enrollment,
title = {Spain Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}