Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.67 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bangladesh, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bangladesh is 2.67 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 150.4% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bangladesh peaked at 27.32 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -5.3 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Bangladesh ranks 48th 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -4.61 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 27.32 % change on previous year | -692.1% |
| 1973 | 21.46 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 1974 | -0.5947 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 1975 | 7.77 % change on previous year | -1407.2% |
| 1976 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 1977 | -5.14 % change on previous year | -232.5% |
| 1978 | -0.105 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 1979 | 0.1938 % change on previous year | -284.6% |
| 1980 | 0.0599 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 1981 | 0.5539 % change on previous year | +825.2% |
| 1982 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +148.8% |
| 1983 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +252.5% |
| 1984 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0544 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 1986 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +3923.8% |
| 1987 | 1 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 1988 | 20.3 % change on previous year | +1929.7% |
| 1989 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -90.7% |
| 1990 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +206.0% |
| 2006 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 2007 | -0.5123 % change on previous year | -146.8% |
| 2008 | -1.91 % change on previous year | +272.5% |
| 2009 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -276.1% |
| 2010 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 2018 | 0.8299 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 2021 | -3.63 % change on previous year | -537.3% |
| 2022 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 2023 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -555.5% |
| 2024 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -150.4% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 2.67 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.48 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 2.67 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is -0.7918 % change on previous year. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bangladesh changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +3923.8% | 0.0544 % change on previous year | 2.19 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | +1929.7% | 1 % change on previous year | 20.3 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.57 % change on previous year | -5.14 % change on previous year | 27.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.35 % change on previous year | 0.0544 % change on previous year | 20.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.8 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.5085 % change on previous year | -1.91 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.77 % change on previous year | 0.8299 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | -1.27 % change on previous year | -5.3 % change on previous year | 2.67 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 45 Germany 2.83 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Malawi 2.7 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Guadeloupe 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Cameroon 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Zambia 2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Saudi Arabia 2.53 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Bangladesh
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 571,690 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 387,056 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.77 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0961 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bangladesh?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bangladesh was 2.67 % 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 27.32 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.3 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Bangladesh rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Bangladesh ranks 48th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.