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Puerto Rico Primary Enrollment Rate

Puerto Rico's primary enrollment rate fell to 83.09% in 2023, down from 100.43% in 2018, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 17.34% from the previous year. Puerto Rico has the 17th lowest primary enrollment rate. Within Americas, it ranks 40th out of 42 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1971-2023)

(in %)
Year Primary Enrollment Rate (%)
2023 83.09%
2018 100.43%
2016 98.08%
2015 103.25%
2014 101.41%
2013 98.59%
2012 96.05%
2011 92.7%
2010 99.1%
2009 96.76%
1982 92.86%
1977 109.07%
1976 105.99%
1975 107.58%
1974 112.18%
1973 113.88%
1972 114.39%
1971 113.21%
Puerto Rico Primary Enrollment Rate : Definition
Primary Enrollment Rate measures the percentage of the eligible age group in Puerto Rico enrolled in primary school.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 92.4% 92% 2021
Homicide Rate 16.99 19.22 2020
Population 3.2M 3.2M 2024