Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes was 101.9% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
101.9%
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
92nd
of 217 countries
All-time high
119.0%
in 1985
All-time low
94.2%
in 1971
Years of data
49
1971–2024
Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in Dominican Republic, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in Dominican Republic is 101.9%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in Dominican Republic peaked at 119.0% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 94.2%, in 1971.
That places Dominican Republic 92nd out of 217 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 94.2% | — |
| 1972 | 99.3% | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 98.6% | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 97.2% | -1.4% |
| 1975 | 99.1% | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 102.7% | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 104.0% | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 103.9% | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 111.7% | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 114.1% | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 116.2% | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 118.8% | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 111.1% | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 112.3% | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 119.0% | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 118.9% | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 98.9% | -16.8% |
| 1992 | 99.4% | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 101.3% | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 100.3% | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 97.9% | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 101.0% | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 99.6% | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 106.4% | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 109.0% | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 115.3% | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 118.0% | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 115.7% | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 107.7% | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 108.3% | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 103.6% | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 113.7% | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 109.5% | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 111.8% | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 110.5% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 110.2% | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 108.5% | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 109.5% | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 108.1% | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 112.0% | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 110.7% | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 108.0% | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 105.9% | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 112.3% | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 105.9% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 96.9% | -8.5% |
| 2022 | 100.5% | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 101.6% | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 101.9% | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 101.2% | 94.2% | 111.7% | 9 |
| 1980s | 115.8% | 111.1% | 119.0% | 7 |
| 1990s | 101.5% | 97.9% | 109.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 111.5% | 103.6% | 118.0% | 9 |
| 2010s | 109.6% | 105.9% | 112.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.4% | 96.9% | 105.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 89 Greece 102.0% compare
- 90 Armenia 102.0% compare
- 91 Iran, Islamic Republic of 102.0% compare
- 93 Marshall Islands 101.8% compare
- 94 Gibraltar 101.8% compare
- 95 South Africa 101.8% compare
More education data for Dominican Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 91,806 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 45,913 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,691 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 171,685 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 863,765 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.102 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in Dominican Republic?
- Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in Dominican Republic was 101.9% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 119.0% in 1985.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.2% in 1971.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 92nd out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release