Primary school enrollment - Country rankings
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Primary school enrollment, percent of all eligible children, 2022:
The average for 2022 based on 10 countries was 103.09 percent. The highest value was in Vietnam: 123.13 percent and the lowest value was in the Philippines: 91.87 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: percent; Source: UNESCO
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| Countries | Primary school enrollment, 2022 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 123.13 | 1 | 1976 - 2023 |
| India | 111.08 | 2 | 1971 - 2023 |
| Cambodia | 109.96 | 3 | 1971 - 2023 |
| Thailand | 105.1 | 4 | 1971 - 2023 |
| Indonesia | 100.64 | 5 | 1970 - 2023 |
| Singapore | 99.58 | 6 | 2010 - 2022 |
| Malaysia | 97.76 | 7 | 1970 - 2023 |
| Laos | 97.22 | 8 | 1971 - 2023 |
| Brunei | 94.56 | 9 | 1970 - 2023 |
| Philippines | 91.87 | 10 | 1971 - 2023 |
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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