Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions was 51.7% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Puerto Rico, 2009–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Puerto Rico is 51.7%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Puerto Rico peaked at 52.3% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 51.4%, in 2011.
That places Puerto Rico 71st out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51.5% | — |
| 2010 | 51.5% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 51.4% | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 51.5% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 52.1% | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 52.3% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 52.2% | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 52.2% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 51.9% | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 51.7% | -0.4% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 51.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.3%, 1.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 51.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.5% | 51.5% | 51.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 51.9% | 51.4% | 52.3% | 8 |
| 2020s | 51.7% | 51.7% | 51.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More education data for Puerto Rico
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 20,845 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,445 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,807 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 171,527 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 144,542 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0451 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Puerto Rico?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Puerto Rico was 51.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 52.3% in 2014.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.4% in 2011.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions?
- Puerto Rico ranks 71st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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