Solomon Islands: Primary school enrollment

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 Solomon Islands

Primary school enrollment, percent of all eligible children

 Latest value 81.84
 Year 2024
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1970 - 2024
 Average 87.57
 Min - Max 63.38 - 114.76
 Source UNESCO
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The latest value from 2024 is 81.84 percent, an increase from 80.25 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 100.88 percent, based on data from 126 countries. Historically, the average for the Solomon Islands from 1970 to 2024 is 87.57 percent. The minimum value, 63.38 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 114.76 percent was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Solomon Islands: Primary school enrollment
 2024 81.84
 2023 80.25
 2020 89.60
 2019 98.21
 2018 100.19
 2017 106.57
 2016 108.67
 2015 108.54




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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