Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba
Aruba: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions was 47.3% in 2014. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba, 1999–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba is 47.3%, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba peaked at 50.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 45.9%, in 2004.
That places Aruba 176th out of 200 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 48.3% | — |
| 2000 | 48.2% | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 46.6% | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 46.6% | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 46.4% | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 45.9% | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 46.5% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 47.0% | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 47.0% | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 46.7% | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 47.4% | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 48.4% | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 46.5% | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 50.0% | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 47.1% | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 47.3% | +0.4% |
Aruba compared with similar countries
- Aruba's 47.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 48.7%, 97% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Aruba's 47.3% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 48.6%, 97% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.3% | 48.3% | 48.3% | 1 |
| 2000s | 46.8% | 45.9% | 48.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.8% | 46.5% | 50.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Aruba
More education data for Aruba
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 553 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 493 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,182 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,144 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 8,367 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.14 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0715 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,719 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba was 47.3% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Aruba?
- The highest recorded value was 50.0% in 2012.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Aruba?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.9% in 2004.
- How does Aruba rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions?
- Aruba ranks 176th out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions rising or falling in Aruba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Aruba data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release