Uruguay Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Uruguay's primary enrollment was 107.76% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's primary enrollment stood at 107.76% in 2025, a rise of +3.23pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 107.76% by 2025. Uruguay ranked 38th globally.
Uruguay’s primary‑school enrollment rate has slipped modestly from its 2000 level of 110.20% to 107.76% in 2025, placing the country 38th worldwide. The all‑time high of 111.69% was recorded in 2006, after which a gradual decline set in, reaching a trough of 104.35% in 2019 before the recent modest rebound. The current figure remains slightly below that of regional peers such as Nicaragua (107.97%) and Vanuatu (107.92%), suggesting that Uruguay’s enrollment performance is converging with other upper‑middle‑income nations that have similarly high but not universal coverage. The persistence of enrollment rates above 100% reflects the prevalence of over‑age or repeat attendance, a common feature in Latin America where demographic shifts and policy incentives sustain high gross enrollment. Continued investment in early childhood education and targeted interventions to reduce repeat attendance could further improve the net enrollment ratio, potentially restoring Uruguay to the upper tier of the global ranking in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 108.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 107.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 107.76% | +3.23pp | #38 |
| 2023 | 104.53% | −4.29pp | #41 |
| 2022 | 108.82% | +0.83pp | #25 |
| 2021 | 107.99% | +2.75pp | #25 |
| 2020 | 105.24% | +0.88pp | #37 |
| 2019 | 104.35% | −0.77pp | #44 |
| 2018 | 105.12% | −2.03pp | #42 |
| 2017 | 107.15% | −0.94pp | #33 |
| 2016 | 108.08% | −0.08pp | #36 |
| 2015 | 108.16% | −0.23pp | #34 |
| 2014 | 108.39% | −0.26pp | #41 |
| 2013 | 108.66% | −0.06pp | #45 |
| 2012 | 108.71% | −0.75pp | #44 |
| 2011 | 109.46% | −0.51pp | #48 |
| 2010 | 109.98% | −0.84pp | #46 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay 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
Uruguay's primary enrollment was 107.76% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.
Uruguay's primary enrollment peaked at 111.69% in 2006.
The lowest primary enrollment in Uruguay was 104.35% in 2019.
Uruguay ranks 38th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uruguay's primary enrollment is projected to reach 107.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Uruguay in 2025 was 107.76%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_primary-enrollment,
title = {Uruguay Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}