Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Nauru
Nauru: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions was 51.2% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Nauru, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Nauru stood at 51.2%.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Nauru peaked at 52.4% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 48.8%, in 2012.
Nauru ranks 123rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Nauru, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 51.7% | — |
| 2007 | 51.4% | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 48.8% | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 52.4% | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 51.5% | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 50.6% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 50.4% | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 50.7% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 51.2% | +1.1% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 51.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 51.3%, 100% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 51.2% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51.8%, 99% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.7% | 51.7% | 51.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 51.4% | 51.4% | 51.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 50.8% | 48.8% | 52.4% | 4 |
| 2020s | 50.8% | 50.4% | 51.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
More education data for Nauru
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 48 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 256 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 271 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,659 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,703 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -7.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1416 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Nauru?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Nauru was 51.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 52.4% in 2014.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.8% in 2012.
- How does Nauru rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions?
- Nauru ranks 123rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nauru 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release