Germany: Primary school enrollment

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 Germany

Primary school enrollment, percent of all eligible children

 Latest value 101.35
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2021
 Average 103.34
 Min - Max 99.35 - 106.65
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 101.35 percent, a decline from 102 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 100.00 percent, based on data from 143 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1991 to 2021 is 103.34 percent. The minimum value, 99.35 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 106.65 percent was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Germany - Primary school enrollment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Germany - Primary school enrollment - historical chart - 1991-2021




The primary school enrollment can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students because of early or late school entrance and grade repetition.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

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