Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Austria

Austria: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.46 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.46 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 28.7%
World rank
53rd
of 218 countries
All-time high
3.46 % change on previous year
in 2023
All-time low
-5.43 % change on previous year
in 1980
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Austria, 1972–2024

-6-4-2024197219982024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Austria stood at 2.46 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 28.7% on the previous year and up 13,340.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Austria peaked at 3.46 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -5.43 % change on previous year, in 1980.

Austria ranks 53rd of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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 Austria, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Austria, 1972 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 0.5566 % change on previous year
1973 -1.19 % change on previous year -313.4%
1974 -1.47 % change on previous year +23.9%
1975 -1.49 % change on previous year +0.9%
1976 -2.18 % change on previous year +46.8%
1977 -1.82 % change on previous year -16.6%
1978 -5.23 % change on previous year +188.0%
1979 -4.68 % change on previous year -10.7%
1980 -5.43 % change on previous year +16.1%
1981 -4.88 % change on previous year -10.1%
1982 -3.85 % change on previous year -21.1%
1983 -4.49 % change on previous year +16.7%
1984 -3.59 % change on previous year -20.0%
1985 -3.3 % change on previous year -8.1%
1986 0.3046 % change on previous year -109.2%
1987 -0.2356 % change on previous year -177.4%
1988 2.25 % change on previous year -1055.5%
1989 2.8 % change on previous year +24.2%
1990 1.79 % change on previous year -35.9%
1991 0.873 % change on previous year -51.3%
1992 2.29 % change on previous year +161.9%
1993 1.05 % change on previous year -54.0%
1994 -0.2705 % change on previous year -125.7%
1995 -0.0694 % change on previous year -74.3%
1996 0.1683 % change on previous year -342.4%
1997 -0.0204 % change on previous year -112.1%
1998 0.8855 % change on previous year -4436.8%
1999 0.9001 % change on previous year +1.6%
2000 0.9337 % change on previous year +3.7%
2001 -0.0173 % change on previous year -101.9%
2002 -1.49 % change on previous year +8511.8%
2003 -1.7 % change on previous year +13.8%
2004 -1.83 % change on previous year +7.8%
2005 -2.72 % change on previous year +48.5%
2006 -2.08 % change on previous year -23.7%
2007 -2.26 % change on previous year +9.1%
2008 -2.82 % change on previous year +24.7%
2009 -1.74 % change on previous year -38.2%
2010 -1.07 % change on previous year -38.6%
2011 -0.5073 % change on previous year -52.6%
2012 0.1851 % change on previous year -136.5%
2013 0.071 % change on previous year -61.7%
2014 0.0183 % change on previous year -74.2%
2015 0.1742 % change on previous year +849.8%
2016 0.3706 % change on previous year +112.8%
2017 1.79 % change on previous year +383.9%
2018 1.22 % change on previous year -31.9%
2019 0.8973 % change on previous year -26.5%
2020 0.5601 % change on previous year -37.6%
2021 0.7646 % change on previous year +36.5%
2022 0.2914 % change on previous year -61.9%
2023 3.46 % change on previous year +1086.4%
2024 2.46 % change on previous year -28.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -2.19 % change on previous year -5.23 % change on previous year 0.5566 % change on previous year 8
1980s -2.04 % change on previous year -5.43 % change on previous year 2.8 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.7599 % change on previous year -0.2705 % change on previous year 2.29 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.57 % change on previous year -2.82 % change on previous year 0.9337 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.3153 % change on previous year -1.07 % change on previous year 1.79 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.51 % change on previous year 0.2914 % change on previous year 3.46 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 50 Zambia 2.55 % change on previous year compare
  2. 51 Saudi Arabia 2.53 % change on previous year compare
  3. 52 Sierra Leone 2.52 % change on previous year compare
  4. 54 Ethiopia 2.45 % change on previous year compare
  5. 55 Gambia 2.4 % change on previous year compare
  6. 56 Timor-Leste 2.28 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Austria?
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Austria was 2.46 % 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 Austria?
The highest recorded value was 3.46 % change on previous year in 2023.
What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was -5.43 % change on previous year in 1980.
How does Austria rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
Austria ranks 53rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is up 13,340.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Austria data come from?
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Indicator
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
439 places, 20,090 data points, 1971–2025
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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.