Belgium: Primary school enrollment

The latest value from 2023 is 102.11 percent, a decline from 102.18 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 99.44 percent, based on data from 156 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 2001 to 2023 is 102.52 percent. The minimum value, 101.27 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 103.78 percent was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The primary school enrollment can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students because of early or late school entrance and grade repetition.

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.