Gibraltar: Primary school enrollment

The latest value from 2024 is 101.77 percent, a decline from 103.56 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 100.88 percent, based on data from 126 countries. Historically, the average for Gibraltar from 1971 to 2024 is 97.09 percent. The minimum value, 71.41 percent, was reached in 1977 while the maximum of 149.91 percent was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.