Iceland vs United Kingdom: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions
Iceland
51.2%
in 2023
United Kingdom
51.2%
in 2023
Iceland rank
127th
United Kingdom rank
125th
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions over time
- Iceland
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 51.2% against 51.2% in Iceland, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Iceland ranks 127th and United Kingdom ranks 125th 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 | 51.3% | 51.2% | 0.1% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 51.2% | 51.2% | 0.0% | United Kingdom |
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?
- United Kingdom, at 51.2% against 51.2% in Iceland 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 United Kingdom 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 127th and United Kingdom ranks 125th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions, male (%). 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