North America - School enrollment
School enrollment, preprimary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, preprimary (% gross) in North America was 71.96 as of 2020. As the graph below shows, over the past 50 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 72.66 in 2017 and a minimum value of 37.96 in 1972.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to programs at the initial stage of organized instruction, designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment and to provide a bridge between home and school.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 38.09 |
| 1971 | 38.09 |
| 1972 | 37.96 |
| 1973 | 40.51 |
| 1974 | 43.11 |
| 1975 | 47.73 |
| 1976 | 52.08 |
| 1977 | 50.99 |
| 1978 | 48.70 |
| 1979 | 48.53 |
| 1980 | 48.89 |
| 1981 | 52.68 |
| 1982 | 52.87 |
| 1983 | 54.70 |
| 1984 | 56.59 |
| 1985 | 57.31 |
| 1986 | 60.98 |
| 1987 | 61.81 |
| 1988 | 61.53 |
| 1989 | 60.45 |
| 1990 | 61.04 |
| 1991 | 64.81 |
| 1992 | 65.95 |
| 1993 | 66.97 |
| 1994 | 68.10 |
| 1995 | 69.24 |
| 1996 | 70.70 |
| 1997 | 68.20 |
| 1998 | 65.73 |
| 1999 | 63.14 |
| 2000 | 60.55 |
| 2001 | 63.46 |
| 2002 | 66.38 |
| 2003 | 65.51 |
| 2004 | 64.64 |
| 2005 | 70.34 |
| 2006 | 61.95 |
| 2007 | 61.01 |
| 2008 | 60.08 |
| 2009 | 59.80 |
| 2010 | 62.68 |
| 2011 | 65.56 |
| 2012 | 68.44 |
| 2013 | 71.31 |
| 2014 | 64.77 |
| 2015 | 71.79 |
| 2016 | 71.70 |
| 2017 | 72.66 |
| 2018 | 71.90 |
| 2019 | 71.97 |
| 2020 | 71.96 |
School enrollment, preprimary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, preprimary, female (% gross) in North America was 71.09 as of 2020. As the graph below shows, over the past 40 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 72.86 in 2017 and a minimum value of 47.79 in 1980.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to programs at the initial stage of organized instruction, designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment and to provide a bridge between home and school.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 47.79 |
| 1981 | 51.51 |
| 1982 | 51.60 |
| 1983 | 55.27 |
| 1984 | 57.38 |
| 1985 | 58.14 |
| 1986 | 61.92 |
| 1987 | 60.84 |
| 1988 | 58.91 |
| 1989 | 59.98 |
| 1990 | 60.07 |
| 1991 | 63.87 |
| 1992 | 64.87 |
| 1993 | 65.75 |
| 1994 | 66.74 |
| 1995 | 67.73 |
| 1996 | 70.20 |
| 1997 | 67.92 |
| 1998 | 65.67 |
| 1999 | 63.38 |
| 2000 | 60.96 |
| 2001 | 64.09 |
| 2002 | 67.25 |
| 2003 | 65.15 |
| 2004 | 63.13 |
| 2005 | 69.18 |
| 2006 | 61.88 |
| 2007 | 60.77 |
| 2008 | 59.69 |
| 2009 | 59.35 |
| 2010 | 62.32 |
| 2011 | 65.31 |
| 2012 | 68.29 |
| 2013 | 71.24 |
| 2014 | 65.37 |
| 2015 | 71.11 |
| 2016 | 71.53 |
| 2017 | 72.86 |
| 2018 | 72.43 |
| 2019 | 71.12 |
| 2020 | 71.09 |
School enrollment, preprimary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, preprimary, male (% gross) in North America was 72.80 as of 2020. As the graph below shows, over the past 40 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 72.80 in 2020 and a minimum value of 49.93 in 1980.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to programs at the initial stage of organized instruction, designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment and to provide a bridge between home and school.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 49.93 |
| 1981 | 53.78 |
| 1982 | 54.06 |
| 1983 | 54.16 |
| 1984 | 55.84 |
| 1985 | 56.54 |
| 1986 | 60.10 |
| 1987 | 62.73 |
| 1988 | 64.03 |
| 1989 | 60.90 |
| 1990 | 61.97 |
| 1991 | 65.70 |
| 1992 | 66.99 |
| 1993 | 68.14 |
| 1994 | 69.39 |
| 1995 | 70.67 |
| 1996 | 71.17 |
| 1997 | 68.45 |
| 1998 | 65.78 |
| 1999 | 62.91 |
| 2000 | 60.16 |
| 2001 | 62.86 |
| 2002 | 65.54 |
| 2003 | 65.85 |
| 2004 | 66.09 |
| 2005 | 71.44 |
| 2006 | 62.01 |
| 2007 | 61.25 |
| 2008 | 60.44 |
| 2009 | 60.23 |
| 2010 | 63.03 |
| 2011 | 65.80 |
| 2012 | 68.59 |
| 2013 | 71.38 |
| 2014 | 64.20 |
| 2015 | 72.43 |
| 2016 | 71.85 |
| 2017 | 72.47 |
| 2018 | 71.39 |
| 2019 | 72.78 |
| 2020 | 72.80 |
School enrollment, primary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in North America was 100.98 as of 2019. As the graph below shows, over the past 49 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 105.86 in 1990 and a minimum value of 89.67 in 1972.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 90.25 |
| 1971 | 90.26 |
| 1972 | 89.67 |
| 1973 | 91.51 |
| 1974 | 90.57 |
| 1975 | 90.47 |
| 1976 | 91.24 |
| 1977 | 91.48 |
| 1978 | 91.90 |
| 1979 | 91.48 |
| 1980 | 98.99 |
| 1981 | 98.71 |
| 1982 | 100.94 |
| 1983 | 99.57 |
| 1984 | 98.49 |
| 1985 | 98.77 |
| 1986 | 100.30 |
| 1987 | 101.44 |
| 1988 | 102.91 |
| 1989 | 104.40 |
| 1990 | 105.86 |
| 1991 | 105.24 |
| 1992 | 104.52 |
| 1993 | 103.78 |
| 1994 | 103.00 |
| 1995 | 103.89 |
| 1996 | 103.49 |
| 1997 | 102.90 |
| 1998 | 102.31 |
| 1999 | 101.78 |
| 2000 | 100.74 |
| 2001 | 100.30 |
| 2002 | 99.86 |
| 2003 | 100.43 |
| 2004 | 101.00 |
| 2005 | 101.47 |
| 2006 | 101.90 |
| 2007 | 102.39 |
| 2008 | 102.79 |
| 2009 | 101.94 |
| 2010 | 101.28 |
| 2011 | 100.62 |
| 2012 | 100.09 |
| 2013 | 99.53 |
| 2014 | 99.83 |
| 2015 | 100.48 |
| 2016 | 101.33 |
| 2017 | 101.75 |
| 2018 | 101.28 |
| 2019 | 100.98 |
School enrollment, primary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, primary, female (% gross) in North America was 101.29 as of 2019. As the graph below shows, over the past 39 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 105.54 in 1990 and a minimum value of 98.76 in 1984.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 99.84 |
| 1981 | 99.72 |
| 1982 | 101.46 |
| 1983 | 99.22 |
| 1984 | 98.76 |
| 1985 | 99.37 |
| 1986 | 100.78 |
| 1987 | 101.13 |
| 1988 | 102.57 |
| 1989 | 103.96 |
| 1990 | 105.54 |
| 1991 | 104.28 |
| 1992 | 103.53 |
| 1993 | 102.77 |
| 1994 | 102.46 |
| 1995 | 103.32 |
| 1996 | 102.82 |
| 1997 | 103.19 |
| 1998 | 103.52 |
| 1999 | 103.08 |
| 2000 | 100.01 |
| 2001 | 100.15 |
| 2002 | 100.27 |
| 2003 | 100.50 |
| 2004 | 100.72 |
| 2005 | 100.92 |
| 2006 | 102.23 |
| 2007 | 102.61 |
| 2008 | 102.86 |
| 2009 | 102.13 |
| 2010 | 101.35 |
| 2011 | 100.54 |
| 2012 | 99.88 |
| 2013 | 99.19 |
| 2014 | 99.72 |
| 2015 | 100.50 |
| 2016 | 101.26 |
| 2017 | 101.37 |
| 2018 | 101.20 |
| 2019 | 101.29 |
School enrollment, primary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, primary, male (% gross) in North America was 100.69 as of 2019. As the graph below shows, over the past 39 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 106.17 in 1990 and a minimum value of 97.77 in 1981.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 98.19 |
| 1981 | 97.77 |
| 1982 | 100.44 |
| 1983 | 99.90 |
| 1984 | 98.23 |
| 1985 | 98.20 |
| 1986 | 99.84 |
| 1987 | 101.73 |
| 1988 | 103.23 |
| 1989 | 104.81 |
| 1990 | 106.17 |
| 1991 | 106.16 |
| 1992 | 105.47 |
| 1993 | 104.76 |
| 1994 | 103.51 |
| 1995 | 104.43 |
| 1996 | 104.13 |
| 1997 | 102.63 |
| 1998 | 101.17 |
| 1999 | 100.54 |
| 2000 | 101.43 |
| 2001 | 100.44 |
| 2002 | 99.46 |
| 2003 | 100.36 |
| 2004 | 101.26 |
| 2005 | 101.99 |
| 2006 | 101.59 |
| 2007 | 102.18 |
| 2008 | 102.72 |
| 2009 | 101.76 |
| 2010 | 101.22 |
| 2011 | 100.69 |
| 2012 | 100.30 |
| 2013 | 99.85 |
| 2014 | 99.93 |
| 2015 | 100.46 |
| 2016 | 101.41 |
| 2017 | 102.11 |
| 2018 | 101.35 |
| 2019 | 100.69 |
School enrollment, primary (% net)
The value for School enrollment, primary (% net) in North America was 95.17 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 44 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 98.80 in 1991 and a minimum value of 82.43 in 1975.
Definition: Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 82.52 |
| 1975 | 82.43 |
| 1976 | 83.30 |
| 1977 | 83.69 |
| 1978 | 84.25 |
| 1979 | 84.05 |
| 1980 | 91.14 |
| 1981 | 91.08 |
| 1982 | 93.32 |
| 1983 | 92.28 |
| 1984 | 91.46 |
| 1985 | 91.92 |
| 1986 | 93.55 |
| 1987 | 95.30 |
| 1988 | 96.38 |
| 1989 | 97.49 |
| 1990 | 98.56 |
| 1991 | 98.80 |
| 1992 | 97.90 |
| 1993 | 96.87 |
| 1994 | 96.25 |
| 1995 | 97.02 |
| 1996 | 96.09 |
| 1997 | 95.95 |
| 1998 | 95.81 |
| 1999 | 95.48 |
| 2000 | 95.45 |
| 2001 | 95.65 |
| 2002 | 94.74 |
| 2003 | 95.53 |
| 2004 | 94.84 |
| 2005 | 94.97 |
| 2006 | 95.65 |
| 2007 | 96.21 |
| 2008 | 96.26 |
| 2009 | 95.04 |
| 2010 | 93.79 |
| 2011 | 92.90 |
| 2012 | 93.34 |
| 2013 | 93.35 |
| 2014 | 93.74 |
| 2015 | 94.37 |
| 2016 | 95.49 |
| 2017 | 95.08 |
| 2018 | 95.17 |
School enrollment, primary, female (% net)
The value for School enrollment, primary, female (% net) in North America was 94.87 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 33 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 98.87 in 1990 and a minimum value of 93.12 in 1985.
Definition: Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 93.12 |
| 1986 | 94.50 |
| 1987 | 96.17 |
| 1988 | 97.10 |
| 1989 | 97.94 |
| 1990 | 98.87 |
| 1991 | 98.80 |
| 1992 | 97.88 |
| 1993 | 96.77 |
| 1994 | 96.48 |
| 1995 | 97.05 |
| 1996 | 96.23 |
| 1997 | 96.08 |
| 1998 | 95.89 |
| 1999 | 95.50 |
| 2000 | 95.49 |
| 2001 | 96.35 |
| 2002 | 95.36 |
| 2003 | 96.19 |
| 2004 | 95.58 |
| 2005 | 95.83 |
| 2006 | 96.59 |
| 2007 | 96.75 |
| 2008 | 96.84 |
| 2009 | 95.91 |
| 2010 | 94.05 |
| 2011 | 93.63 |
| 2012 | 93.24 |
| 2013 | 93.33 |
| 2014 | 94.11 |
| 2015 | 94.79 |
| 2016 | 95.29 |
| 2017 | 95.03 |
| 2018 | 94.87 |
School enrollment, primary, male (% net)
The value for School enrollment, primary, male (% net) in North America was 95.47 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 33 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 98.80 in 1991 and a minimum value of 90.79 in 1985.
Definition: Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 90.79 |
| 1986 | 92.65 |
| 1987 | 94.47 |
| 1988 | 95.71 |
| 1989 | 97.06 |
| 1990 | 98.26 |
| 1991 | 98.80 |
| 1992 | 97.92 |
| 1993 | 96.97 |
| 1994 | 96.04 |
| 1995 | 96.99 |
| 1996 | 95.95 |
| 1997 | 95.83 |
| 1998 | 95.73 |
| 1999 | 95.46 |
| 2000 | 95.41 |
| 2001 | 94.97 |
| 2002 | 94.14 |
| 2003 | 94.91 |
| 2004 | 94.14 |
| 2005 | 94.14 |
| 2006 | 94.75 |
| 2007 | 95.69 |
| 2008 | 95.72 |
| 2009 | 94.22 |
| 2010 | 93.55 |
| 2011 | 92.21 |
| 2012 | 93.44 |
| 2013 | 93.37 |
| 2014 | 93.39 |
| 2015 | 93.97 |
| 2016 | 95.68 |
| 2017 | 95.14 |
| 2018 | 95.47 |
School enrollment, primary, private (% of total primary)
School enrollment, primary, private (% of total primary) in North America was 8.63 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 49 years was 17.45 in 1976, while its lowest value was 7.91 in 2014.
Definition: Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 17.22 |
| 1971 | 17.21 |
| 1972 | 16.27 |
| 1973 | 15.39 |
| 1974 | 16.08 |
| 1975 | 16.74 |
| 1976 | 17.45 |
| 1977 | 16.61 |
| 1978 | 15.76 |
| 1979 | 14.90 |
| 1980 | 14.14 |
| 1981 | 13.26 |
| 1982 | 12.35 |
| 1983 | 11.47 |
| 1984 | 10.60 |
| 1985 | 9.90 |
| 1986 | 10.89 |
| 1987 | 10.46 |
| 1988 | 10.71 |
| 1989 | 10.96 |
| 1990 | 11.19 |
| 1991 | 9.80 |
| 1992 | 9.83 |
| 1993 | 9.87 |
| 1994 | 9.30 |
| 1995 | 11.06 |
| 1996 | 10.88 |
| 1997 | 10.92 |
| 1998 | 10.96 |
| 1999 | 11.13 |
| 2000 | 11.12 |
| 2001 | 10.55 |
| 2002 | 9.97 |
| 2003 | 9.94 |
| 2004 | 9.91 |
| 2005 | 9.71 |
| 2006 | 9.50 |
| 2007 | 9.43 |
| 2008 | 9.30 |
| 2009 | 9.46 |
| 2010 | 9.12 |
| 2011 | 8.76 |
| 2012 | 8.40 |
| 2013 | 8.06 |
| 2014 | 7.91 |
| 2015 | 8.12 |
| 2016 | 8.67 |
| 2017 | 8.75 |
| 2018 | 8.57 |
| 2019 | 8.63 |
School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in North America was 101.27 as of 2019. As the graph below shows, over the past 49 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 101.27 in 2019 and a minimum value of 79.91 in 1979.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 85.18 |
| 1971 | 85.19 |
| 1972 | 86.07 |
| 1973 | 86.09 |
| 1974 | 86.06 |
| 1975 | 86.06 |
| 1976 | 86.16 |
| 1977 | 86.22 |
| 1978 | 85.89 |
| 1979 | 79.91 |
| 1980 | 90.93 |
| 1981 | 89.83 |
| 1982 | 93.09 |
| 1983 | 93.42 |
| 1984 | 95.41 |
| 1985 | 94.50 |
| 1986 | 95.37 |
| 1987 | 95.58 |
| 1988 | 94.49 |
| 1989 | 93.39 |
| 1990 | 92.29 |
| 1991 | 92.49 |
| 1992 | 94.86 |
| 1993 | 97.28 |
| 1994 | 98.63 |
| 1995 | 97.49 |
| 1996 | 97.40 |
| 1997 | 97.37 |
| 1998 | 97.33 |
| 1999 | 95.14 |
| 2000 | 94.78 |
| 2001 | 94.92 |
| 2002 | 95.05 |
| 2003 | 95.37 |
| 2004 | 95.69 |
| 2005 | 95.62 |
| 2006 | 95.36 |
| 2007 | 95.50 |
| 2008 | 95.65 |
| 2009 | 95.91 |
| 2010 | 96.09 |
| 2011 | 96.39 |
| 2012 | 97.21 |
| 2013 | 97.37 |
| 2014 | 98.02 |
| 2015 | 98.76 |
| 2016 | 99.94 |
| 2017 | 100.21 |
| 2018 | 100.53 |
| 2019 | 101.27 |
School enrollment, secondary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, secondary, female (% gross) in North America was 100.51 as of 2019. As the graph below shows, over the past 48 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 100.51 in 2019 and a minimum value of 63.60 in 1971.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 63.60 |
| 1972 | 64.17 |
| 1973 | 67.87 |
| 1974 | 71.58 |
| 1975 | 75.35 |
| 1976 | 79.21 |
| 1977 | 83.19 |
| 1978 | 86.87 |
| 1979 | 81.17 |
| 1980 | 92.82 |
| 1981 | 92.16 |
| 1982 | 95.30 |
| 1983 | 95.35 |
| 1984 | 96.97 |
| 1985 | 95.60 |
| 1986 | 96.80 |
| 1987 | 96.80 |
| 1988 | 95.29 |
| 1989 | 93.88 |
| 1990 | 92.38 |
| 1991 | 93.24 |
| 1992 | 95.15 |
| 1993 | 97.17 |
| 1994 | 98.27 |
| 1995 | 98.14 |
| 1996 | 97.42 |
| 1997 | 98.15 |
| 1998 | 98.94 |
| 1999 | 81.36 |
| 2000 | 95.56 |
| 2001 | 95.17 |
| 2002 | 94.74 |
| 2003 | 95.63 |
| 2004 | 96.52 |
| 2005 | 96.33 |
| 2006 | 95.07 |
| 2007 | 95.24 |
| 2008 | 95.44 |
| 2009 | 96.48 |
| 2010 | 96.54 |
| 2011 | 96.71 |
| 2012 | 97.45 |
| 2013 | 97.49 |
| 2014 | 98.58 |
| 2015 | 99.27 |
| 2016 | 99.74 |
| 2017 | 100.03 |
| 2018 | 100.14 |
| 2019 | 100.51 |
School enrollment, secondary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, secondary, male (% gross) in North America was 102.00 as of 2019. As the graph below shows, over the past 48 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 108.17 in 1999 and a minimum value of 78.73 in 1979.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 105.82 |
| 1972 | 107.05 |
| 1973 | 103.57 |
| 1974 | 99.93 |
| 1975 | 96.33 |
| 1976 | 92.83 |
| 1977 | 89.11 |
| 1978 | 84.96 |
| 1979 | 78.73 |
| 1980 | 89.16 |
| 1981 | 87.67 |
| 1982 | 91.06 |
| 1983 | 91.63 |
| 1984 | 93.96 |
| 1985 | 93.49 |
| 1986 | 94.03 |
| 1987 | 94.44 |
| 1988 | 93.73 |
| 1989 | 92.93 |
| 1990 | 92.20 |
| 1991 | 91.78 |
| 1992 | 94.58 |
| 1993 | 97.38 |
| 1994 | 98.98 |
| 1995 | 96.88 |
| 1996 | 97.39 |
| 1997 | 96.63 |
| 1998 | 95.80 |
| 1999 | 108.17 |
| 2000 | 94.04 |
| 2001 | 94.68 |
| 2002 | 95.36 |
| 2003 | 95.13 |
| 2004 | 94.90 |
| 2005 | 94.95 |
| 2006 | 95.64 |
| 2007 | 95.74 |
| 2008 | 95.85 |
| 2009 | 95.36 |
| 2010 | 95.66 |
| 2011 | 96.08 |
| 2012 | 96.98 |
| 2013 | 97.26 |
| 2014 | 97.49 |
| 2015 | 98.27 |
| 2016 | 100.14 |
| 2017 | 100.38 |
| 2018 | 100.91 |
| 2019 | 102.00 |
School enrollment, secondary (% net)
The value for School enrollment, secondary (% net) in North America was 93.07 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 32 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 93.07 in 2017 and a minimum value of 84.65 in 1991.
Definition: Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 88.10 |
| 1987 | 88.30 |
| 1988 | 87.09 |
| 1989 | 85.88 |
| 1990 | 84.66 |
| 1991 | 84.65 |
| 1992 | 86.63 |
| 1993 | 88.65 |
| 1994 | 89.84 |
| 1995 | 89.97 |
| 1996 | 89.32 |
| 1997 | 89.31 |
| 1998 | 89.29 |
| 1999 | 87.31 |
| 2000 | 86.92 |
| 2001 | 88.00 |
| 2002 | 86.61 |
| 2003 | 88.94 |
| 2004 | 89.41 |
| 2005 | 89.03 |
| 2006 | 88.71 |
| 2007 | 88.66 |
| 2008 | 88.87 |
| 2009 | 88.92 |
| 2010 | 88.17 |
| 2011 | 89.48 |
| 2012 | 89.55 |
| 2013 | 89.64 |
| 2014 | 89.96 |
| 2015 | 91.37 |
| 2016 | 92.79 |
| 2017 | 93.07 |
| 2018 | 93.07 |
School enrollment, secondary, female (% net)
The value for School enrollment, secondary, female (% net) in North America was 93.62 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 32 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 93.62 in 2017 and a minimum value of 85.39 in 1991.
Definition: Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 89.80 |
| 1987 | 90.01 |
| 1988 | 88.54 |
| 1989 | 87.08 |
| 1990 | 85.62 |
| 1991 | 85.39 |
| 1992 | 87.16 |
| 1993 | 88.97 |
| 1994 | 90.02 |
| 1995 | 90.67 |
| 1996 | 89.39 |
| 1997 | 89.65 |
| 1998 | 89.90 |
| 1999 | 88.17 |
| 2000 | 88.03 |
| 2001 | 89.10 |
| 2002 | 86.78 |
| 2003 | 89.64 |
| 2004 | 90.64 |
| 2005 | 90.19 |
| 2006 | 89.58 |
| 2007 | 89.55 |
| 2008 | 89.54 |
| 2009 | 89.94 |
| 2010 | 88.86 |
| 2011 | 90.11 |
| 2012 | 90.47 |
| 2013 | 90.20 |
| 2014 | 91.05 |
| 2015 | 92.65 |
| 2016 | 92.81 |
| 2017 | 93.62 |
| 2018 | 93.62 |
School enrollment, secondary, male (% net)
The value for School enrollment, secondary, male (% net) in North America was 92.54 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 32 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 92.77 in 2016 and a minimum value of 83.76 in 1990.
Definition: Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 86.51 |
| 1987 | 86.70 |
| 1988 | 85.73 |
| 1989 | 84.75 |
| 1990 | 83.76 |
| 1991 | 83.96 |
| 1992 | 86.13 |
| 1993 | 88.35 |
| 1994 | 89.66 |
| 1995 | 89.31 |
| 1996 | 89.25 |
| 1997 | 88.99 |
| 1998 | 88.72 |
| 1999 | 86.50 |
| 2000 | 85.86 |
| 2001 | 86.95 |
| 2002 | 86.45 |
| 2003 | 88.28 |
| 2004 | 88.24 |
| 2005 | 87.92 |
| 2006 | 87.87 |
| 2007 | 87.83 |
| 2008 | 88.23 |
| 2009 | 87.95 |
| 2010 | 87.51 |
| 2011 | 88.87 |
| 2012 | 88.68 |
| 2013 | 89.10 |
| 2014 | 88.93 |
| 2015 | 90.14 |
| 2016 | 92.77 |
| 2017 | 92.55 |
| 2018 | 92.54 |
School enrollment, secondary, private (% of total secondary)
School enrollment, secondary, private (% of total secondary) in North America was 8.87 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 22 years was 9.36 in 1999, while its lowest value was 7.88 in 2014.
Definition: Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 9.25 |
| 1998 | 9.25 |
| 1999 | 9.36 |
| 2000 | 9.36 |
| 2001 | 8.96 |
| 2002 | 8.57 |
| 2003 | 8.56 |
| 2004 | 8.55 |
| 2005 | 8.28 |
| 2006 | 8.00 |
| 2007 | 8.28 |
| 2008 | 8.57 |
| 2009 | 8.75 |
| 2010 | 8.58 |
| 2011 | 8.40 |
| 2012 | 8.17 |
| 2013 | 8.01 |
| 2014 | 7.88 |
| 2015 | 8.12 |
| 2016 | 8.76 |
| 2017 | 8.87 |
| 2018 | 8.90 |
| 2019 | 8.87 |
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) in North America was 86.71 as of 2020. As the graph below shows, over the past 50 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 86.71 in 2020 and a minimum value of 47.38 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 47.38 |
| 1971 | 47.38 |
| 1972 | 48.17 |
| 1973 | 48.60 |
| 1974 | 48.94 |
| 1975 | 50.78 |
| 1976 | 54.09 |
| 1977 | 52.67 |
| 1978 | 53.31 |
| 1979 | 52.85 |
| 1980 | 53.96 |
| 1981 | 56.09 |
| 1982 | 57.46 |
| 1983 | 58.21 |
| 1984 | 59.18 |
| 1985 | 59.28 |
| 1986 | 60.55 |
| 1987 | 63.35 |
| 1988 | 66.18 |
| 1989 | 69.07 |
| 1990 | 73.10 |
| 1991 | 75.30 |
| 1992 | 79.66 |
| 1993 | 80.23 |
| 1994 | 80.13 |
| 1995 | 80.27 |
| 1996 | 79.81 |
| 1997 | 75.20 |
| 1998 | 70.60 |
| 1999 | 71.50 |
| 2000 | 66.97 |
| 2001 | 71.57 |
| 2002 | 76.18 |
| 2003 | 77.73 |
| 2004 | 79.26 |
| 2005 | 78.86 |
| 2006 | 81.14 |
| 2007 | 82.08 |
| 2008 | 82.97 |
| 2009 | 85.27 |
| 2010 | 85.39 |
| 2011 | 85.83 |
| 2012 | 86.13 |
| 2013 | 86.48 |
| 2014 | 86.37 |
| 2015 | 86.49 |
| 2016 | 86.60 |
| 2017 | 86.26 |
| 2018 | 86.52 |
| 2019 | 86.71 |
| 2020 | 86.71 |
School enrollment, tertiary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, tertiary, female (% gross) in North America was 100.89 as of 2020. As the graph below shows, over the past 50 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 100.89 in 2019 and a minimum value of 39.12 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 39.12 |
| 1971 | 39.16 |
| 1972 | 40.69 |
| 1973 | 42.62 |
| 1974 | 43.77 |
| 1975 | 46.33 |
| 1976 | 49.37 |
| 1977 | 50.24 |
| 1978 | 52.32 |
| 1979 | 53.06 |
| 1980 | 55.26 |
| 1981 | 58.29 |
| 1982 | 60.22 |
| 1983 | 60.91 |
| 1984 | 62.28 |
| 1985 | 62.93 |
| 1986 | 64.82 |
| 1987 | 68.44 |
| 1988 | 72.26 |
| 1989 | 75.99 |
| 1990 | 81.98 |
| 1991 | 84.59 |
| 1992 | 89.55 |
| 1993 | 90.05 |
| 1994 | 89.84 |
| 1995 | 90.40 |
| 1996 | 90.22 |
| 1997 | 85.35 |
| 1998 | 80.39 |
| 1999 | 81.51 |
| 2000 | 76.50 |
| 2001 | 82.23 |
| 2002 | 88.06 |
| 2003 | 90.52 |
| 2004 | 92.92 |
| 2005 | 92.94 |
| 2006 | 95.83 |
| 2007 | 96.69 |
| 2008 | 97.42 |
| 2009 | 99.96 |
| 2010 | 99.67 |
| 2011 | 99.88 |
| 2012 | 100.11 |
| 2013 | 100.39 |
| 2014 | 99.91 |
| 2015 | 99.93 |
| 2016 | 99.70 |
| 2017 | 99.76 |
| 2018 | 100.22 |
| 2019 | 100.89 |
| 2020 | 100.89 |
School enrollment, tertiary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, tertiary, male (% gross) in North America was 73.16 as of 2020. As the graph below shows, over the past 50 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 74.16 in 2016 and a minimum value of 52.64 in 1979.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 55.77 |
| 1971 | 55.72 |
| 1972 | 55.60 |
| 1973 | 54.47 |
| 1974 | 53.98 |
| 1975 | 55.10 |
| 1976 | 58.67 |
| 1977 | 55.03 |
| 1978 | 54.28 |
| 1979 | 52.64 |
| 1980 | 52.69 |
| 1981 | 53.99 |
| 1982 | 54.85 |
| 1983 | 55.66 |
| 1984 | 56.27 |
| 1985 | 55.86 |
| 1986 | 56.56 |
| 1987 | 58.59 |
| 1988 | 60.51 |
| 1989 | 62.59 |
| 1990 | 64.78 |
| 1991 | 66.55 |
| 1992 | 70.29 |
| 1993 | 70.88 |
| 1994 | 70.84 |
| 1995 | 70.58 |
| 1996 | 69.85 |
| 1997 | 65.50 |
| 1998 | 61.24 |
| 1999 | 61.94 |
| 2000 | 57.87 |
| 2001 | 61.43 |
| 2002 | 64.90 |
| 2003 | 65.61 |
| 2004 | 66.33 |
| 2005 | 65.58 |
| 2006 | 67.29 |
| 2007 | 68.29 |
| 2008 | 69.27 |
| 2009 | 71.31 |
| 2010 | 71.78 |
| 2011 | 72.42 |
| 2012 | 72.82 |
| 2013 | 73.27 |
| 2014 | 73.54 |
| 2015 | 73.75 |
| 2016 | 74.16 |
| 2017 | 73.42 |
| 2018 | 73.45 |
| 2019 | 73.16 |
| 2020 | 73.16 |
Classification
Topic: Education Indicators
Sub-Topic: Participation
