Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 was 7.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.1%
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
55th
of 183 countries
All-time high
38.3%
in 2002
All-time low
5.4%
in 2021
Years of data
23
1999–2024
Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in Dominican Republic, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in Dominican Republic is 7.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in Dominican Republic peaked at 38.3% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 5.4%, in 2021.
That places Dominican Republic 55th out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 36.4% | — |
| 2000 | 36.6% | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 38.3% | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 27.8% | -27.4% |
| 2006 | 23.0% | -17.3% |
| 2007 | 21.6% | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 21.9% | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 12.3% | -43.8% |
| 2010 | 15.5% | +25.5% |
| 2011 | 15.8% | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 15.4% | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 15.2% | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 15.1% | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 14.0% | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 12.0% | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 10.5% | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 8.9% | -15.9% |
| 2019 | 8.3% | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 7.2% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 5.4% | -24.8% |
| 2022 | 6.9% | +28.2% |
| 2023 | 7.1% | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 7.1% | -0.0% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 7.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.5%, 4.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 7.1% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.4%, 2.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.4% | 36.4% | 36.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 25.9% | 12.3% | 38.3% | 7 |
| 2010s | 13.1% | 8.3% | 15.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.8% | 5.4% | 7.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 52 Aruba 7.6% compare
- 53 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 7.5% compare
- 54 Tanzania, United Republic of 7.2% compare
- 56 Morocco 6.8% compare
- 57 Senegal 6.5% compare
- 58 Philippines 6.2% compare
More education data for Dominican Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 91,806 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 45,913 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,691 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 171,685 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 863,765 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.102 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in Dominican Republic?
- Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 in Dominican Republic was 7.1% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 38.3% in 2002.
- What is the lowest percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4% in 2021.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2?
- Dominican Republic ranks 55th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary education who are at least 2 years over-age for their current grade, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release