East Asia & Pacific vs Iceland: School enrollment, primary
East Asia & Pacific
95.9%
in 2015
Iceland
99.8%
in 2017
East Asia & Pacific rank
5th
Iceland rank
3rd
School enrollment, primary over time
- East Asia & Pacific
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 99.8% against 95.9% in East Asia & Pacific, a difference of 3.9%.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
East Asia & Pacific ranks 5th and Iceland ranks 3rd of 41 groups.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia & Pacific | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 92.3% | 98.4% | 6.1% | Iceland |
| 2000s | 94.6% | 98.3% | 3.7% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 95.7% | 98.5% | 2.8% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school enrollment, primary, East Asia & Pacific or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 99.8% against 95.9% in East Asia & Pacific as of 2017.
- What is the difference in school enrollment, primary between East Asia & Pacific and Iceland?
- 3.9%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia & Pacific and Iceland?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2015.
- How do East Asia & Pacific and Iceland rank globally for school enrollment, primary?
- East Asia & Pacific ranks 5th and Iceland ranks 3rd of 41 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as School enrollment, primary (% net). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.