Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Uruguay

Uruguay: Primary Gross Enrollment Rate was 104.53 in 2023. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2023)
104.53
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
64th
of 205 countries
All-time high
123.7
in 1981
All-time low
104.35
in 2019
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Uruguay, 1970–2023

0255075100125197019962023

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, primary gross enrollment rate in Uruguay stood at 104.53.

That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary gross enrollment rate in Uruguay peaked at 123.7 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 104.35, in 2019.

Uruguay ranks 64th of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 109.23 104.39 115.66 10
1980s 109.85 105.93 123.7 10
1990s 112.01 110.07 115.63 10
2000s 110.87 109.69 111.69 10
2010s 107.81 104.35 109.98 10
2020s 106.65 104.53 108.82 4

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 61 Colombia 104.83 compare
  2. 62 Costa Rica 104.77 compare
  3. 63 Iraq 104.57 compare
  4. 65 Tunisia 104.42 compare
  5. 66 Brazil 104.3 compare
  6. 67 Netherlands 104.16 compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

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All data for Uruguay β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is primary gross enrollment rate in Uruguay?
Primary gross enrollment rate in Uruguay was 104.53 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 123.7 in 1981.
What is the lowest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 104.35 in 2019.
How does Uruguay rank for primary gross enrollment rate?
Uruguay ranks 64th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
Is primary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Uruguay 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.