Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia
Australia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 0.4362 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia stood at 0.4362 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 22.1% on the previous year and down 77.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia peaked at 11.84 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -4.58 % change on previous year, in 1974.
That places Australia 105th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -0.1987 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -0.5576 % change on previous year | +180.6% |
| 1974 | -4.58 % change on previous year | +721.9% |
| 1975 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -149.8% |
| 1976 | 0.3822 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 1977 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +419.8% |
| 1978 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1979 | 0.7015 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1980 | 0.4161 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1981 | -0.4254 % change on previous year | -202.2% |
| 1982 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +178.3% |
| 1983 | -2.38 % change on previous year | +100.8% |
| 1984 | -2.75 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1985 | -3.93 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 1986 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1987 | -0.3703 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
| 1988 | 1 % change on previous year | -371.0% |
| 1989 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 1990 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1991 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1992 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1993 | 0.6648 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1994 | 0.3538 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1995 | 11.84 % change on previous year | +3246.3% |
| 1996 | 0.7902 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 1997 | 0.4123 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 1998 | 0.7576 % change on previous year | +83.8% |
| 1999 | 0.8284 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +32.0% |
| 2001 | 0.4433 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 2002 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +128.1% |
| 2003 | -0.1003 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 2004 | 0.1413 % change on previous year | -240.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0202 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 2006 | 0.2026 % change on previous year | +904.9% |
| 2007 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +780.9% |
| 2008 | 0.2219 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 2009 | 0.7018 % change on previous year | +216.2% |
| 2010 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 2011 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 2012 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 2013 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2015 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -167.2% |
| 2016 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -241.7% |
| 2017 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2019 | 0.7118 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 2020 | 0.2213 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 2021 | -0.0366 % change on previous year | -116.5% |
| 2022 | -0.8937 % change on previous year | +2343.1% |
| 2023 | 0.5601 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 2024 | 0.4362 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2096 % change on previous year | -4.58 % change on previous year | 2.28 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -0.9374 % change on previous year | -3.93 % change on previous year | 1.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.99 % change on previous year | 0.3538 % change on previous year | 11.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.552 % change on previous year | -0.1003 % change on previous year | 1.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.29 % change on previous year | -1.29 % change on previous year | 2.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0575 % change on previous year | -0.8937 % change on previous year | 0.5601 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 102 Réunion 0.6171 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Paraguay 0.4674 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Senegal 0.4401 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Guatemala 0.3948 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.3732 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Liechtenstein 0.3033 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Australia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 104,110 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 316,638 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.65 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0835 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia was 0.4362 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.84 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.58 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does Australia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Australia ranks 105th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.