Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba
Aruba: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions was 52.7% 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 52.7%, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba peaked at 54.1% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 50.0%, in 2012.
That places Aruba 25th out of 200 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Aruba, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 51.7% | — |
| 2000 | 51.8% | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 53.4% | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 53.4% | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 53.6% | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 54.1% | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 53.5% | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 53.0% | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 53.0% | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 53.3% | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 52.6% | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 51.6% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 53.5% | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 50.0% | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 52.9% | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 52.7% | -0.4% |
Aruba compared with similar countries
- Aruba's 52.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.3%, 1.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Aruba's 52.7% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 51.4%, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.7% | 51.7% | 51.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 53.2% | 51.8% | 54.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.2% | 50.0% | 53.5% | 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 52.7% 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 54.1% in 2004.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Aruba?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.0% in 2012.
- How does Aruba rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions?
- Aruba ranks 25th 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 down 2.4%. 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, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release