Primary evidence source for the displayed education measures.
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Education in Marshall Islands
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The Marshall Islands profile provides four directly comparable 2024 gross enrolment ratios spanning primary, lower-secondary, upper-secondary and tertiary education. The Marshall Islands page uses four UIS gross enrolment ratios from 2024, avoiding older institutional counts when a newer level-by-level series is available.
Marshall Islands education snapshot
Primary and lower-secondary ratios exceed 100%, while upper-secondary and tertiary ratios are lower; all four keep the same 2024 reference year.
Primary gross enrolment
101.8%
Lower-secondary gross enrolment
106.9%
Upper-secondary gross enrolment
75.2%
Tertiary gross enrolment
37.7%
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How the education pathway works
The structure follows the same primary, lower-secondary, upper-secondary and post-secondary distinctions used in the evidence.
| Stage | When | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Early childhood education | Early years | Early childhood education provides context before the first reported school-level ratio. |
| Primary education | School stage | Primary is the first level with a 2024 gross enrolment measure on the page. |
| Lower and upper secondary | Secondary | Lower and upper secondary are separated because their 2024 ratios differ substantially. |
| College and vocational study | Post-secondary | College and vocational study provide the post-secondary context for the tertiary ratio. |
Key evidence
Each Marshall Islands value keeps its original education level, population or administrative scope.
| Indicator or rule | Value | Reference | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary gross enrolment | 101.8% | 2024 | ISCED 1 gross enrolment ratio |
| Lower-secondary gross enrolment | 106.9% | 2024 | ISCED 2 gross enrolment ratio |
| Upper-secondary gross enrolment | 75.2% | 2024 | ISCED 3 gross enrolment ratio |
| Tertiary gross enrolment | 37.7% | 2024 | ISCED 5 to 8 gross enrolment ratio |
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How to read the Marshall Islands evidence
Gross enrolment can exceed 100% because the numerator includes enrolled students outside the official age range, which is relevant to the first two Marshall Islands figures.
The lower upper-secondary and tertiary ratios should not be interpreted as completion rates, because the source measures enrolment rather than progression outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
What primary gross enrolment is shown for Marshall Islands?
The cited source reports 101.8% for ISCED 1 gross enrolment ratio, with reference period 2024.
What lower-secondary gross enrolment is shown for Marshall Islands?
The cited source reports 106.9% for ISCED 2 gross enrolment ratio, with reference period 2024.
What upper-secondary gross enrolment is shown for Marshall Islands?
The cited source reports 75.2% for ISCED 3 gross enrolment ratio, with reference period 2024.
What tertiary gross enrolment is shown for Marshall Islands?
The cited source reports 37.7% for ISCED 5 to 8 gross enrolment ratio, with reference period 2024.
Sources and methodology
A single country-specific UNESCO-UNEVOC profile directly supports the four 2024 ratios.
Methodology: Marshall Islands gross enrolment ratios remain level-specific participation measures and are not converted into cohort progression rates.