Sweden Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Sweden's primary enrollment was 112.09% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Sweden's primary enrollment stood at 112.09% in 2025, a decline of +2.93pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 112.09% by 2025. Sweden ranked 27th globally.
Sweden’s primary school enrollment rate has risen steadily over the past 25 years, moving from 106.77 % in 2000 to a World Bank‑recorded 112.09 % in 2025, which places the country 27th worldwide. The upward trajectory peaked in 2018 at 123.75 %, the highest level observed in the series, before a brief dip to a trough of 97.79 % in 2011. Compared with peers of similar rank, Sweden’s 2025 figure slightly trails Portugal’s 112.90 % and Poland’s 111.66 %, suggesting that the Nordic model continues to perform competitively in universal primary access. The persistent increase reflects sustained public investment, comprehensive curricula, and policies that encourage near‑universal attendance, even as demographic shifts modestly temper growth. If funding for early‑grade infrastructure remains stable and demographic pressures ease, the enrollment rate is likely to edge closer to full coverage, potentially surpassing the 115 % threshold in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 110.66% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 112.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 112.09% | −2.93pp | #27 |
| 2023 | 115.02% | −1.41pp | #16 |
| 2022 | 116.43% | −0.92pp | #16 |
| 2021 | 117.35% | −2.15pp | #12 |
| 2020 | 119.50% | −1.10pp | #9 |
| 2019 | 120.60% | −3.16pp | #10 |
| 2018 | 123.75% | +0.86pp | #8 |
| 2017 | 122.90% | +1.45pp | #10 |
| 2016 | 121.45% | +1.82pp | #14 |
| 2015 | 119.62% | +1.59pp | #14 |
| 2014 | 118.03% | −0.11pp | #13 |
| 2013 | 118.14% | +18.58pp | #16 |
| 2012 | 99.55% | +1.77pp | #108 |
| 2011 | 97.79% | −1.38pp | #130 |
| 2010 | 99.16% | −0.32pp | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's primary enrollment was 112.09% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Sweden's primary enrollment peaked at 123.75% in 2018.
The lowest primary enrollment in Sweden was 97.79% in 2011.
Sweden ranks 27th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's primary enrollment is projected to reach 112.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Sweden in 2025 was 112.09%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_primary-enrollment,
title = {Sweden Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}