4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Panama
Panama: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 75.58 in 2017. ▲ Rising
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Panama, 2000–2017
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Panama is 75.58, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Panama peaked at 83.3 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 67.66, in 2000.
That places Panama 101st out of 156 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 67.66 | — |
| 2001 | 74.07 | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 76.91 | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 72.2 | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 78.5 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 83.3 | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 82.34 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 80.23 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 72.73 | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 76.84 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 76.86 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 80.26 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 81.04 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 79.69 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 78.95 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 73.11 | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 75.58 | +3.4% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 75.58 is below the median for high income countries, which is 95.98, 79% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Panama's 75.58 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 91.98, 82% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76.44 | 67.66 | 83.3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 77.79 | 73.11 | 81.04 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 98 Turkey 79.49 compare
- 99 Kazakhstan 77.74 compare
- 100 Paraguay 77.41 compare
- 102 Dominican Republic 73.28 compare
- 103 South Africa 73.11 compare
- 104 Honduras 72.1 compare
More education data for Panama
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 92.75 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 92.3 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,777 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,042 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,857 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 46,052 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 311,983 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Panama?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Panama was 75.58 in 2017, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 83.3 in 2006.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.66 in 2000.
- How does Panama rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Panama ranks 101st out of 156 countries with data for 2017.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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