United States Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
United States's primary enrollment was 93.94% in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2025.
Overview
United States's primary enrollment stood at 93.94% in 2025, a decline of +3.03pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 93.94% by 2025. United States ranked 137th globally.
The United States’ primary school enrollment rate has slipped from its all‑time peak of 101.87 % in 2005 to a trough of 93.94 % in 2025, placing the country at 137th in the world. This decline, measured over a twelve‑year span, reflects a modest but persistent erosion of universal access, with the latest figure of 93.94 % only marginally above Ukraine’s 93.96 % and Côte d’Ivoire’s 93.80 %, yet below San Marino’s 94.05 % and the Philippines’ 93.38 %. The downward trajectory suggests that demographic shifts, policy changes, or resource constraints may be limiting enrollment growth, while the proximity to peer nations indicates a competitive regional context. Continued monitoring of funding allocations, early‑childhood initiatives, and socioeconomic barriers will be crucial, as any reinforcement of these factors could reverse the current decline and restore higher enrollment levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 93.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 93.94% | −3.03pp | #137 |
| 2022 | 96.97% | −1.33pp | #113 |
| 2021 | 98.31% | −2.00pp | #103 |
| 2020 | 100.31% | −0.68pp | #84 |
| 2019 | 100.98% | −0.28pp | #75 |
| 2018 | 101.26% | −0.56pp | #73 |
| 2017 | 101.82% | +0.46pp | #75 |
| 2016 | 101.36% | +1.06pp | #83 |
| 2015 | 100.30% | +0.63pp | #101 |
| 2014 | 99.67% | +0.22pp | #103 |
| 2013 | 99.46% | −2.42pp | #102 |
| 2005 | 101.87% | – | #101 |
Analysis
United States's primary enrollment was 93.94% in 2025, a decline of −3.03pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 93.94% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's primary enrollment was 93.94% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.
United States's primary enrollment peaked at 101.87% in 2005.
The lowest primary enrollment in United States was 93.94% in 2025.
United States ranks 137th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's primary enrollment is projected to reach 93.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of United States in 2025 was 93.94%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_primary-enrollment,
title = {United States Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}