Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in United States of America
United States of America: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita was 0.0708 units per person in 2023. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in United States of America, 2014–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in United States of America stood at 0.0708 units per person.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in United States of America peaked at 0.0771 units per person in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0704 units per person, in 2022.
That places United States of America 142nd out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in United States of America, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0769 units per person | — |
| 2015 | 0.077 units per person | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 0.0771 units per person | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 0.0769 units per person | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 0.076 units per person | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0751 units per person | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 0.0738 units per person | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 0.072 units per person | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 0.0704 units per person | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 0.0708 units per person | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0765 units per person | 0.0751 units per person | 0.0771 units per person | 6 |
| 2020s | 0.0717 units per person | 0.0704 units per person | 0.0738 units per person | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 139 Aruba 0.0715 units per person compare
- 140 Brazil 0.0713 units per person compare
- 141 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.071 units per person compare
- 143 Gibraltar 0.0701 units per person compare
- 144 Belgium 0.0691 units per person compare
- 145 Mauritius 0.0679 units per person compare
More education data for United States of America
- 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 enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in United States of America?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in United States of America was 0.0708 units per person in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0771 units per person in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0704 units per person in 2022.
- How does United States of America rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita?
- United States of America ranks 142nd out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States of America data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.