Japan: Primary school enrollment

The latest value from 2023 is 101.13 percent, an increase from 101.1 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 99.44 percent, based on data from 156 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 2013 to 2023 is 101.38 percent. The minimum value, 100.46 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 101.94 percent was recorded in 2019. 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.