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Lebanon Primary Enrollment Rate

Lebanon's primary enrollment rate fell to 79.79% in 2023, down from 83.56% in 1998, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 3.77% from the previous year. Lebanon has the 12th lowest primary enrollment rate. Within Asia, it ranks 44th out of 45 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1971-2023)

(in %)
Year Primary Enrollment Rate (%)
2023 79.79%
1998 83.56%
1997 80.94%
1996 78.84%
1995 79.32%
1994 79%
1993 76.57%
1992 77.19%
1989 81.77%
1987 97.94%
1985 84.96%
1983 100.9%
1982 105.33%
1981 107.69%
1980 104.28%
1978 83.89%
1974 128.26%
1971 129.43%
Lebanon Primary Enrollment Rate : Definition
Primary Enrollment Rate measures the percentage of the eligible age group in Lebanon enrolled in primary school.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 93% 91% 2018
Happiness Index 3.19 points 2.71 points 2024
Homicide Rate 2.26 3.15 2020
Population 5.81M 5.77M 2024