Australia vs Syrian Arab Republic: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
Australia
2.27 million
in 2024
Syrian Arab Republic
2.17 million
in 2024
Australia rank
65th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
67th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- Australia
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Australia currently reports 2.27 million against 2.17 million in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 97,860.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 48 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Australia ahead.
Australia ranks 65th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 67th of 218 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 2 and Syrian Arab Republic in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.67 million | 1.20 million | 470,243 | Australia |
| 1980s | 1.60 million | 1.89 million | 281,800 | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 1990s | 1.74 million | 2.60 million | 861,690 | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2000s | 1.94 million | 2.44 million | 500,093 | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2010s | 2.07 million | 2.26 million | 192,272 | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2020s | 2.26 million | 2.21 million | 51,976 | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Australia or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Australia, at 2.27 million against 2.17 million in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Australia and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 97,860, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 48 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Australia ranks 65th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 67th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release