Context

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to countries of the world for capital projects. The World Bank's stated goal is the reduction of poverty. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Bank

Content

This dataset combines key education statistics from a variety of sources to provide a look at global literacy, spending, and access.

For more information, see the World Bank website.

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Acknowledgements

https://bigquery.cloud.google.com/dataset/bigquery-public-data:world_bank_health_population

http://data.worldbank.org/data-catalog/ed-stats

https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/public-data/world-bank-education

Citation: The World Bank: Education Statistics

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Inspiration

Of total government spending, what percentage is spent on education?

US: Net Intake Rate in Grade 1: Male: % of Official School-Age Population data was reported at 68.707 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.614 % for 2014. US: Net Intake Rate in Grade 1: Male: % of Official School-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 71.855 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2015, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.719 % in 2010 and a record low of 68.669 % in 2013. US: Net Intake Rate in Grade 1: Male: % of Official School-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Education Statistics. Net intake rate in grade 1 is the number of new entrants in the first grade of primary education who are of official primary school entrance age, expressed as a percentage of the population of the corresponding age.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

US: School Enrollment: Primary: Female: % Gross data was reported at 99.401 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 98.484 % for 2014. US: School Enrollment: Primary: Female: % Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 100.138 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2015, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 105.507 % in 1990 and a record low of 97.591 % in 2004. US: School Enrollment: Primary: Female: % Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Education Statistics. 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.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

US: School Enrollment: Preprimary: Female: % Gross data was reported at 68.891 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.205 % for 2014. US: School Enrollment: Preprimary: Female: % Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 63.943 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.447 % in 1996 and a record low of 51.131 % in 1981. US: School Enrollment: Preprimary: Female: % Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Education Statistics. 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.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

US: School Enrollment: Secondary: Male: % Gross data was reported at 96.693 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 95.412 % for 2014. US: School Enrollment: Secondary: Male: % Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 93.736 % from Dec 1972 (Median) to 2015, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 108.200 % in 1972 and a record low of 84.441 % in 1978. US: School Enrollment: Secondary: Male: % Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Education Statistics. 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.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

US: School Enrollment: Preprimary: % Gross data was reported at 69.492 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 69.917 % for 2014. US: School Enrollment: Preprimary: % Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 60.389 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2015, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.965 % in 1996 and a record low of 37.734 % in 1972. US: School Enrollment: Preprimary: % Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Education Statistics. 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.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

DO: Net Intake Rate in Grade 1: Female: % of Official School-Age Population data was reported at 78.706 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.392 % for 2015. DO: Net Intake Rate in Grade 1: Female: % of Official School-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 67.161 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.706 % in 2016 and a record low of 53.872 % in 2002. DO: Net Intake Rate in Grade 1: Female: % of Official School-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominican Republic – Table DO.World Bank: Education Statistics. Net intake rate in grade 1 is the number of new entrants in the first grade of primary education who are of official primary school entrance age, expressed as a percentage of the population of the corresponding age.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

DO: School Enrollment: Primary: Female: % Gross data was reported at 97.682 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 98.710 % for 2015. DO: School Enrollment: Primary: Female: % Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 101.901 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 122.710 % in 1986 and a record low of 94.697 % in 1971. DO: School Enrollment: Primary: Female: % Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominican Republic – Table DO.World Bank: Education Statistics. 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.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

DO: Educational Attainment, At Least Completed Upper Secondary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data was reported at 34.869 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.171 % for 2014. DO: Educational Attainment, At Least Completed Upper Secondary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 32.166 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2015, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.869 % in 2015 and a record low of 4.400 % in 1970. DO: Educational Attainment, At Least Completed Upper Secondary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominican Republic – Table DO.World Bank: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; ;

AW: All Education Staff Compensation: Primary: % of Total Expenditure in Primary Public Institutions data was reported at 95.397 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 95.654 % for 2014. AW: All Education Staff Compensation: Primary: % of Total Expenditure in Primary Public Institutions data is updated yearly, averaging 95.461 % from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2015, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 95.921 % in 2013 and a record low of 94.302 % in 2008. AW: All Education Staff Compensation: Primary: % of Total Expenditure in Primary Public Institutions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Aruba – Table AW.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. All staff (teacher and non-teachers) compensation is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Staff compensation includes salaries, contributions by employers for staff retirement programs, and other allowances and benefits.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

CL: Educational Attainment: At Least Bachelor's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data was reported at 21.545 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.283 % for 2022. CL: Educational Attainment: At Least Bachelor's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 14.288 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2023, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.545 % in 2023 and a record low of 10.360 % in 2011. CL: Educational Attainment: At Least Bachelor's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;;

DO: School Enrollment: Primary: Male: % Gross data was reported at 105.681 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 108.104 % for 2015. DO: School Enrollment: Primary: Male: % Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 109.073 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 118.787 % in 1985 and a record low of 93.997 % in 1971. DO: School Enrollment: Primary: Male: % Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominican Republic – Table DO.World Bank: Education Statistics. 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.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

DO: Preprimary Education: Duration data was reported at 3.000 Year in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.000 Year for 2015. DO: Preprimary Education: Duration data is updated yearly, averaging 4.000 Year from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2016, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.000 Year in 1994 and a record low of 3.000 Year in 2016. DO: Preprimary Education: Duration data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominican Republic – Table DO.World Bank: Education Statistics. Preprimary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in preprimary school.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

AW: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Secondary School Enrollment: Gross data was reported at 1.018 Ratio in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.056 Ratio for 2011. AW: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Secondary School Enrollment: Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 1.047 Ratio from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2012, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.071 Ratio in 2008 and a record low of 0.988 Ratio in 2006. AW: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Secondary School Enrollment: Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Aruba – Table AW.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in secondary education is the ratio of girls to boys enrolled at secondary level in public and private schools.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed October 24, 2022. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

GE: (DC)School Enrollment: Primary: Female: % Net data was reported at 97.313 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 96.198 % for 2011. GE: (DC)School Enrollment: Primary: Female: % Net data is updated yearly, averaging 87.373 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2012, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.313 % in 2012 and a record low of 82.289 % in 1995. GE: (DC)School Enrollment: Primary: Female: % Net data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Georgia – Table GE.World Bank.WDI: Education Statistics. 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.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

AW: Educational Attainment: At Least Bachelor's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Male: % Cumulative data was reported at 12.800 % in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.270 % for 2000. AW: Educational Attainment: At Least Bachelor's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Male: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 12.800 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.270 % in 2000 and a record low of 9.050 % in 1991. AW: Educational Attainment: At Least Bachelor's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Male: % Cumulative data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Aruba – Table AW.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;;

DO: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Tertiary School Enrollment: Gross data was reported at 1.793 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.836 Ratio for 2015. DO: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Tertiary School Enrollment: Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 1.450 Ratio from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.836 Ratio in 2015 and a record low of 0.724 Ratio in 1971. DO: Gender Parity Index (GPI): Tertiary School Enrollment: Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominican Republic – Table DO.World Bank: Education Statistics. Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in tertiary education is the ratio of women to men enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

ML: Over-Age Students: Primary: % of Enrollment data was reported at 11.563 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.908 % for 2014. ML: Over-Age Students: Primary: % of Enrollment data is updated yearly, averaging 11.455 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2015, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.627 % in 1972 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2002. ML: Over-Age Students: Primary: % of Enrollment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mali – Table ML.World Bank: Education Statistics. Over-age students are the percentage of those enrolled who are older than the official school-age range for primary education.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; ;

TH: Educational Attainment: At Least Completed Lower Secondary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data was reported at 45.070 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.416 % for 2013. TH: Educational Attainment: At Least Completed Lower Secondary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 33.235 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.070 % in 2016 and a record low of 5.500 % in 1970. TH: Educational Attainment: At Least Completed Lower Secondary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; ;

DO: School Enrollment: Preprimary: Male: % Gross data was reported at 43.501 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.932 % for 2015. DO: School Enrollment: Preprimary: Male: % Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 34.027 % from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2016, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.501 % in 2016 and a record low of 18.190 % in 1994. DO: School Enrollment: Preprimary: Male: % Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominican Republic – Table DO.World Bank: Education Statistics. 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.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).