Türkiye Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Türkiye's primary enrollment was 103.53% in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Türkiye's primary enrollment stood at 103.53% in 2025, a rise of +1.04pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.53% by 2025. Türkiye ranked 57th globally.
Turkey’s primary‑school enrollment rate has fallen from a high of 114.72 % in 2013 to a low of 97.49 % in 2017 before stabilising above the 100 % threshold in recent years, reaching 103.53 % in 2025 and ranking 57th worldwide. The 2013 peak reflected near‑universal access to compulsory education, while the 2017 trough coincided with fiscal tightening and demographic shifts that reduced school‑age cohorts. The current level is marginally lower than Bangladesh’s 103.65 % and Hong Kong SAR’s 103.66 % but comparable to Armenia’s 103.41 %, indicating that Turkey remains on par with other emerging economies that have achieved near‑full primary coverage. Over the 24‑year series, the indicator shows a modest upward trajectory since the trough, driven by expanded public schooling and targeted enrollment campaigns. Continued investment in early‑grade infrastructure and policies that mitigate child labor are likely to sustain the gradual rise and prevent a reversal of the recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 103.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.53% | +1.04pp | #57 |
| 2022 | 102.49% | −0.11pp | #55 |
| 2021 | 102.60% | −0.70pp | #53 |
| 2020 | 103.30% | −0.67pp | #50 |
| 2019 | 103.96% | +3.03pp | #45 |
| 2018 | 100.93% | +3.44pp | #77 |
| 2017 | 97.49% | −7.79pp | #123 |
| 2016 | 105.28% | −2.01pp | #53 |
| 2015 | 107.29% | −4.64pp | #39 |
| 2014 | 111.94% | −2.79pp | #29 |
| 2013 | 114.72% | +10.02pp | #22 |
| 2012 | 104.71% | −1.04pp | #62 |
| 2011 | 105.75% | +1.18pp | #59 |
| 2010 | 104.57% | +2.65pp | #68 |
| 2009 | 101.92% | −0.94pp | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Türkiye's primary enrollment was 103.53% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Türkiye's primary enrollment peaked at 114.72% in 2013.
The lowest primary enrollment in Türkiye was 97.49% in 2017.
Türkiye ranks 57th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Türkiye's primary enrollment is projected to reach 103.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Türkiye in 2025 was 103.53%. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkiye_primary-enrollment,
title = {Türkiye Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkiye/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}