Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Turkey
Turkey: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 5.54 million in 2023. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Turkey, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Turkey recorded 5.54 million for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Turkey peaked at 6.88 million in 1988 and was at its lowest, 4.97 million, in 2017.
That places Turkey 24th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Turkey, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.01 million | — |
| 1972 | 5.10 million | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 5.24 million | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 5.32 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 5.38 million | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 5.46 million | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 5.50 million | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 5.45 million | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 5.57 million | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 5.61 million | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 5.66 million | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 5.86 million | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 6.04 million | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 6.50 million | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 6.52 million | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 6.64 million | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 6.70 million | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 6.88 million | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 6.77 million | -1.6% |
| 1990 | 6.85 million | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 6.86 million | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 6.88 million | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 6.71 million | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 6.53 million | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 6.47 million | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 6.43 million | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 6.39 million | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 6.49 million | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 6.58 million | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 6.56 million | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 6.69 million | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 6.76 million | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 6.58 million | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 6.62 million | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 6.68 million | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 6.71 million | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 6.77 million | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 6.76 million | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 6.59 million | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 6.64 million | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 6.58 million | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 6.43 million | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 5.59 million | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 5.57 million | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5.43 million | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 5.36 million | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 4.97 million | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 5.10 million | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 5.27 million | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 5.28 million | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 5.33 million | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 5.43 million | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 5.54 million | +1.9% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 5.54 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 519,452, 10.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 5.54 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 432,238, 12.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.34 million | 5.01 million | 5.57 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.32 million | 5.61 million | 6.88 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.62 million | 6.39 million | 6.88 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.67 million | 6.56 million | 6.77 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.70 million | 4.97 million | 6.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.39 million | 5.28 million | 5.54 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More education data for Turkey
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 788,294 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,302 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.05 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 980,973 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 12.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0649 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Turkey?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Turkey was 5.54 million in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 6.88 million in 1988.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.97 million in 2017.
- How does Turkey rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Turkey ranks 24th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Turkey data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) with 607 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) with 607 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.