Tonga Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Tonga's primary enrollment was 107.54% in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Tonga's primary enrollment stood at 107.54% in 2025, a decline of +1.25pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 107.54% by 2025. Tonga ranked 39th globally.
Tonga’s primary school enrollment rate has hovered just above the universal target for the past two decades, registering 107.54 % in 2025, which places the kingdom at 39th in the world. After a historic high of 117.97 % in 2003, the indicator entered a gradual decline, reaching its lowest point of 106.54 % in 2022 before modestly rebounding. The long‑term average of 107.54 % reflects a sustained capacity to enrol more children than the official school‑age population, a pattern shared by peers such as Uruguay (107.76 %) and Vanuatu (107.92 %). The modest recovery after the 2022 trough suggests that policy measures aimed at maintaining school‑age registration and improving attendance are having effect, but the persistence of rates only marginally above 100 % indicates limited headroom for further gains. Continued investment in early‑grade retention and data accuracy will be crucial if Tonga hopes to lift its enrollment rate beyond the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 106.67% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 107.11% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 107.54% | - | - |
| 2025 | 107.54% | −1.25pp | #39 |
| 2024 | 108.79% | −0.82pp | #20 |
| 2023 | 109.61% | +3.08pp | #27 |
| 2022 | 106.54% | −0.48pp | #32 |
| 2021 | 107.02% | −5.24pp | #28 |
| 2020 | 112.25% | −1.06pp | #18 |
| 2019 | 113.31% | −2.78pp | #17 |
| 2018 | 116.09% | −1.27pp | #12 |
| 2015 | 117.36% | −0.10pp | #16 |
| 2014 | 117.46% | −0.43pp | #14 |
| 2013 | 117.89% | +0.47pp | #17 |
| 2012 | 117.42% | +2.18pp | #16 |
| 2011 | 115.24% | +1.31pp | #24 |
| 2010 | 113.93% | +0.86pp | #28 |
| 2009 | 113.07% | +0.25pp | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tonga matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tonga's primary enrollment was 107.54% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Tonga's primary enrollment peaked at 117.97% in 2003.
The lowest primary enrollment in Tonga was 106.54% in 2022.
Tonga ranks 39th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tonga's primary enrollment is projected to reach 107.54% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Tonga in 2025 was 107.54%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_primary-enrollment,
title = {Tonga Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}