Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Denmark
Denmark: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 49.8% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Denmark, 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 Denmark is 49.8%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Denmark peaked at 50.4% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 49.8%, in 2024.
Denmark ranks 151st of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 50.1% | — |
| 2014 | 50.3% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 50.2% | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 50.3% | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 50.4% | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 50.3% | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 50.3% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 50.3% | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 50.2% | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 50.1% | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 49.9% | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 49.8% | -0.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 49.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 51.2%, 97% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 49.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.5%, 97% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.3% | 50.1% | 50.4% | 7 |
| 2020s | 50.1% | 49.8% | 50.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Denmark?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Denmark was 49.8% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 50.4% in 2017.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.8% in 2024.
- How does Denmark rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Denmark ranks 151st out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release