Iceland vs United Kingdom: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions
Iceland
48.8%
in 2023
United Kingdom
48.8%
in 2023
Iceland rank
74th
United Kingdom rank
76th
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions over time
- Iceland
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 48.8% against 48.8% in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 74th and United Kingdom ranks 76th of 200 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 48.8% | 48.8% | 0.0% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions, Iceland or United Kingdom?
- Iceland, at 48.8% against 48.8% in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions between Iceland and United Kingdom?
- 0.0%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and United Kingdom?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Iceland and United Kingdom rank globally for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions?
- Iceland ranks 74th and United Kingdom ranks 76th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions, female (%). 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