United Kingdom Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Overview
United Kingdom's primary enrollment stood at 102.93% in 2025, a rise of +0.37pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 102.93% by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 62nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 103.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 102.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 102.93% | +0.37pp | #62 |
| 2023 | 102.56% | +0.02pp | #54 |
| 2022 | 102.54% | +0.34pp | #54 |
| 2021 | 102.19% | −0.03pp | #56 |
| 2020 | 102.22% | +0.31pp | #60 |
| 2019 | 101.91% | +0.58pp | #64 |
| 2018 | 101.33% | +0.55pp | #72 |
| 2017 | 100.78% | +0.40pp | #85 |
| 2016 | 100.38% | +0.18pp | #96 |
| 2015 | 100.20% | +0.21pp | #103 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | −5.34pp | #99 |
| 2013 | 105.34% | −0.46pp | #60 |
| 2012 | 105.80% | +0.77pp | #54 |
| 2011 | 105.03% | −0.65pp | #62 |
| 2010 | 105.67% | +0.25pp | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom's primary enrollment was 102.93% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
United Kingdom's primary enrollment peaked at 105.94% in 2004.
The lowest primary enrollment in United Kingdom was 100.00% in 2014.
United Kingdom ranks 62nd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Kingdom's primary enrollment is projected to reach 102.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of United Kingdom in 2025 was 102.93%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_primary-enrollment,
title = {United Kingdom Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/primary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}