Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Brazil
Brazil: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 50.9% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Brazil, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Brazil is 50.9%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Brazil peaked at 51.3% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 50.8%, in 2021.
Brazil ranks 101st of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Brazil, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 51.3% | — |
| 2014 | 51.3% | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 51.3% | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 51.2% | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 51.2% | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 51.2% | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 51.1% | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 51.1% | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 50.8% | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 50.9% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 50.9% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 50.9% | +0.1% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 50.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.4%, 99% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 50.9% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 50.6%, 1.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 51.2% | 51.1% | 51.3% | 7 |
| 2020s | 50.9% | 50.8% | 51.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More education data for Brazil
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.02 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.44 million (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.59 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.50 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0713 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Brazil?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Brazil was 50.9% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 51.3% in 2013.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.8% in 2021.
- How does Brazil rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Brazil ranks 101st out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release