West Bank and Gaza Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
West Bank and Gaza's primary enrollment was 88.55% in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's primary enrollment stood at 88.55% in 2025, a decline of +2.89pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.55% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 157th globally.
Primary school enrollment in the West Bank and Gaza stood at 88.55 % in 2025, placing the territory at 157th in the world. The indicator has risen modestly from its earliest recorded level of 87.42 % in 1995, a trough that coincided with the early post‑Oslo period, to a peak of 97.69 % in 2001 during a brief expansion of public schooling. Over the 29‑year span the average increase has been just under one percentage point, suggesting that the dramatic gains of the early 2000s have not been sustained. The current level is comparable to peers such as Eritrea (88.61 %) and Jamaica (88.05 %), indicating that the West Bank and Gaza are near the lower end of the middle‑range of enrollment outcomes among similarly ranked economies. Continued investment in school infrastructure and teacher training will be required to convert the modest upward drift into a durable rise that could close the gap with higher‑performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 87.40% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 88.55% | - | - |
| 2025 | 88.55% | −2.89pp | #157 |
| 2023 | 91.44% | −0.01pp | #134 |
| 2022 | 91.45% | −1.25pp | #136 |
| 2021 | 92.70% | −1.95pp | #133 |
| 2020 | 94.65% | −0.96pp | #131 |
| 2019 | 95.62% | −0.94pp | #126 |
| 2018 | 96.56% | −1.02pp | #124 |
| 2017 | 97.57% | +1.07pp | #121 |
| 2016 | 96.51% | +0.14pp | #134 |
| 2015 | 96.37% | +0.31pp | #136 |
| 2014 | 96.06% | +1.29pp | #142 |
| 2013 | 94.77% | +0.07pp | #138 |
| 2012 | 94.71% | +1.48pp | #144 |
| 2011 | 93.22% | +0.73pp | #147 |
| 2010 | 92.50% | +1.01pp | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's primary enrollment was 88.55% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's primary enrollment peaked at 97.69% in 2001.
The lowest primary enrollment in West Bank and Gaza was 87.42% in 1995.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 157th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's primary enrollment is projected to reach 88.55% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 88.55%. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_primary-enrollment,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}