Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Primary Gross Enrollment Rate was 102.17 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
102.17
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
80th
of 205 countries
All-time high
105.94
in 2004
All-time low
100.01
in 2014
Years of data
48
1971–2023

Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in United Kingdom, 1971–2023

0255075100197119972023

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 102.17 for primary gross enrollment rate in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary gross enrollment rate in United Kingdom peaked at 105.94 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 100.01, in 2014.

That places United Kingdom 80th out of 205 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 104.72 103.95 105.36 9
1980s 104.55 102.73 105.9 10
1990s 102.25 100.32 103.81 5
2000s 103.32 100.59 105.94 10
2010s 102.66 100.01 105.81 10
2020s 102.29 102.17 102.48 4

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 77 Argentina 102.53 compare
  2. 78 Türkiye 102.44 compare
  3. 79 Mexico 102.28 compare
  4. 81 Liechtenstein 102.11 compare
  5. 82 Belgium 102.11 compare
  6. 83 Greece 102.02 compare

See the full ranking of 206 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary gross enrollment rate in United Kingdom?
Primary gross enrollment rate in United Kingdom was 102.17 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 105.94 in 2004.
What is the lowest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 100.01 in 2014.
How does United Kingdom rank for primary gross enrollment rate?
United Kingdom ranks 80th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
Is primary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this United Kingdom 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.