Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 37.53 in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
37.53
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
140th
of 197 countries
All-time high
108.56
in 2011
All-time low
13.89
in 1971
Years of data
13
1971–2016

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Puerto Rico, 1971–2016

204060801001971199320161971: 13.91972: 14.51973: 14.91974: 15.21975: 15.41976: 15.52010: 99.12011: 108.62012: 99.52013: 54.92014: 37.82015: 37.62016: 37.5

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for preprimary gross enrollment rate in Puerto Rico is 37.53, measured in 2016.

The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 62.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Puerto Rico peaked at 108.56 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 13.89, in 1971.

That places Puerto Rico 140th out of 197 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 14.88 13.89 15.48 6
2010s 67.86 37.53 108.56 7

Countries ranked near Puerto Rico

  1. 137 Bahamas 39.74 compare
  2. 138 Angola 39.61 compare
  3. 139 Kyrgyzstan 38.54 compare
  4. 141 Namibia 36.51 compare
  5. 142 Bangladesh 36.38 compare
  6. 143 Cameroon 35.62 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for Puerto Rico

All data for Puerto Rico β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Puerto Rico?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Puerto Rico was 37.53 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Puerto Rico?
The highest recorded value was 108.56 in 2011.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Puerto Rico?
The lowest recorded value was 13.89 in 1971.
How does Puerto Rico rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
Puerto Rico ranks 140th out of 197 countries with data for 2016.
Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 6,144 data points, 1970–2022
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.