The Global Net Intake Rate in the First Grade of Primary Education varied significantly across countries in 2023. Cuba and Mongolia ranked highest, boasting near-universal rates at 98.97% and 98.36%, respectively, followed by Laos and Macau. Notably, Burkina Faso showed the greatest year-on-year improvement, climbing by 3.17%, while Rwanda, Suriname, and the Bahamas experienced declines of -2.49%, -0.72%, and -5.98%, respectively. Countries like Eritrea and Bahamas displayed some of the lowest rates, indicating challenges in achieving universal primary education enrollment.
Looking ahead, these trends suggest varying priorities and challenges for countries, with particular attention needed on improving access in nations with current low rates. Policies aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure and addressing socio-economic barriers will be crucial in increasing the net intake rate uniformly worldwide. Monitoring future year-on-year changes will be vital to evaluate the efficacy of these strategies.
Top countries in Net Intake Rate in the First Grade of Primary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Official School-Age Population | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Cuba | 98.97 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Mongolia | 98.36 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Laos | 95.85 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Macau | 93.4 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 Dominican Republic | 93.18 | 2023 | +1.28% | +1.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Algeria | 87.05 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.068% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bahrain | 86.7 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Armenia | 86.38 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ivory Coast | 84.59 | 2023 | +3% | +2.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Morocco | 84.24 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.77% | View data |
