Education statistics - Regions (for 'Developer API') — Enrolment rate in United States
United States: Education statistics - Regions (for 'Developer API') — Enrolment rate was 87 Percentage of population in the same sex and age in 2024. ▬ Flat
Education statistics - Regions (for 'Developer API') — Enrolment rate in United States, 2006–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same sex and age.
Analysis
United States recorded 87 Percentage of population in the same sex and age for education statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — enrolment rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, education statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — enrolment rate in United States peaked at 88.33 Percentage of population in the same sex and age in 2016 and was at its lowest, 86.48 Percentage of population in the same sex and age, in 2007.
United States ranks 18th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Education statistics - Regions (for 'Developer API') — Enrolment rate in United States, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same sex and age | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 86.5 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | — |
| 2007 | 86.48 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 86.63 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 86.94 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 87.4 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 87.78 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 88.08 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 87.96 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 88.08 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 88.16 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 88.33 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 87.92 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 87.68 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 87.6 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 86.8 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 86.7 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 86.9 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 87 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | +0.1% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 87 Percentage of population in the same sex and age is above the median for high income countries, which is 87 Percentage of population in the same sex and age, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.64 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | 86.48 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | 86.94 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | 4 |
| 2010s | 87.9 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | 87.4 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | 88.33 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.85 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | 86.7 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | 87 Percentage of population in the same sex and age | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 16 Sweden 87.5 Percentage of population in the same sex and age compare
- 17 Italy 87.4 Percentage of population in the same sex and age compare
- 18 Germany 87 Percentage of population in the same sex and age compare
- 20 Iceland 86.5 Percentage of population in the same sex and age compare
- 21 Greece 85.8 Percentage of population in the same sex and age compare
More education data for United States
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.74 million (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 419,732 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4.34 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.14 million (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.35 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 23.83 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0708 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is education statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — enrolment rate in United States?
- Education statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — enrolment rate in United States was 87 Percentage of population in the same sex and age in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest education statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — enrolment rate recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 88.33 Percentage of population in the same sex and age in 2016.
- What is the lowest education statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — enrolment rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.48 Percentage of population in the same sex and age in 2007.
- How does United States rank for education statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — enrolment rate?
- United States ranks 18th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is education statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — enrolment rate rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Education statistics - Regions (for 'Developer API') — Enrolment rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 18 observations, free to reuse under OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required).
About this data
This dataset provides the whole set of OECD regional education indicators in large (TL2) regions. It is recommended for users who wish to query a large amount of data. It is not designed for visualising results using the Table and Chart buttons. To access the ‘Developer API query builder’, click on the ‘Developer API’ button above. To get started check the API documentation Indicators covered This dataset provides indicators on education in regions, it includes population by educational attainment, employment rate by level of education, enrolment rates by age, adult training, NEET and early leavers rates. The list and maps of regions are presented in the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.