Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Suriname

Suriname: Primary Gross Enrollment Rate was 91.92 in 2024. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2024)
91.92
Change on year
up 43.2%
World rank
171st
of 205 countries
All-time high
138.66
in 1994
All-time low
64.18
in 2023
Years of data
47
1971–2024

Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Suriname, 1971–2024

050100150197119972024

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary gross enrollment rate in Suriname is 91.92, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 43.2% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary gross enrollment rate in Suriname peaked at 138.66 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 64.18, in 2023.

Suriname ranks 171st of 205 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 47 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 122.89 111.24 131.41 9
1980s 123.73 114.79 128.85 10
1990s 116.57 102.33 138.66 6
2000s 103.84 98.48 107.13 7
2010s 103.81 100.73 109.04 10
2020s 89.71 64.18 102.28 5

Countries ranked near Suriname

  1. 168 Tanzania, United Republic of 92.69 compare
  2. 169 Mongolia 92.34 compare
  3. 170 West Bank and Gaza 92.08 compare
  4. 172 Sri Lanka 91.45 compare
  5. 173 Malaysia 90.36 compare
  6. 174 American Samoa 89.91 compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

More gender data for Suriname

All data for Suriname β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is primary gross enrollment rate in Suriname?
Primary gross enrollment rate in Suriname was 91.92 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Suriname?
The highest recorded value was 138.66 in 1994.
What is the lowest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Suriname?
The lowest recorded value was 64.18 in 2023.
How does Suriname rank for primary gross enrollment rate?
Suriname ranks 171st out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Suriname?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Suriname data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Primary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 8,760 data points, 1970–2025
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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.