Vanuatu Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Vanuatu's primary enrollment was 107.92% in 2025, ranked 37th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's primary enrollment stood at 107.92% in 2025, a decline of +4.58pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 107.92% by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 37th globally.
Vanuatu’s primary school enrollment rate has risen to 107.92 % in 2025, placing it 37th worldwide and marginally below peers such as Nicaragua (107.97 %) and Uruguay (107.76 %). The indicator has oscillated over the 46‑year series, reaching an all‑time high of 125.51 % in 2019 before falling to a trough of 96.11 % in 1991, a period marked by limited fiscal capacity and infrastructure constraints. The post‑trough recovery accelerated in the early 2000s as government reforms expanded free primary education and external aid supported school construction, driving enrollment above the 100 % threshold for the first time in the mid‑2000s. Although the 2025 figure remains slightly below the 2019 peak, the upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in teacher training and rural school access could sustain incremental gains, potentially restoring enrollment to its recent high levels within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 100.92% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 104.42% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 107.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 107.92% | −4.58pp | #37 |
| 2024 | 112.49% | −0.68pp | #15 |
| 2023 | 113.17% | −5.20pp | #19 |
| 2022 | 118.37% | −4.51pp | #13 |
| 2021 | 122.87% | −2.25pp | #7 |
| 2020 | 125.12% | −0.38pp | #5 |
| 2019 | 125.51% | +3.63pp | #6 |
| 2015 | 121.88% | −2.05pp | #10 |
| 2013 | 123.93% | +1.20pp | #8 |
| 2010 | 122.73% | +7.35pp | #12 |
| 2009 | 115.38% | −1.03pp | #24 |
| 2008 | 116.42% | +1.54pp | #22 |
| 2007 | 114.88% | +1.88pp | #25 |
| 2006 | 112.99% | −4.44pp | #24 |
| 2005 | 117.43% | −1.22pp | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's primary enrollment was 107.92% in 2025. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.
Vanuatu's primary enrollment peaked at 125.51% in 2019.
The lowest primary enrollment in Vanuatu was 96.11% in 1991.
Vanuatu ranks 37th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's primary enrollment is projected to reach 107.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Vanuatu in 2025 was 107.92%. This ranks 37th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_primary-enrollment,
title = {Vanuatu Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}