Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados
Barbados: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -5.2 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados, 1972–2024
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 Barbados is -5.2 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 58.2% on the previous year and down 320.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados peaked at 3.36 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -9.37 % change on previous year, in 1980.
Barbados ranks 205th of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Barbados, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -3.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 1974 | -7.06 % change on previous year | +241.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0528 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 1976 | -3.67 % change on previous year | -7063.0% |
| 1977 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -191.5% |
| 1978 | 0.9856 % change on previous year | -70.7% |
| 1979 | 0.6176 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 1980 | -9.37 % change on previous year | -1617.5% |
| 1981 | -0.4856 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 1982 | -1.35 % change on previous year | +177.0% |
| 1983 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1984 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -247.7% |
| 1985 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -228.5% |
| 1990 | -3.61 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 2000 | -1.28 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2001 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2002 | -3.43 % change on previous year | +235.8% |
| 2003 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -60.1% |
| 2004 | -3.24 % change on previous year | +136.7% |
| 2005 | -0.3494 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 2006 | 0.9529 % change on previous year | -372.7% |
| 2007 | 0.5476 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 2008 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +114.3% |
| 2009 | -0.5339 % change on previous year | -145.5% |
| 2010 | -0.2992 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 2011 | -0.662 % change on previous year | +121.3% |
| 2015 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 2016 | -0.8513 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 2017 | -1.67 % change on previous year | +96.6% |
| 2018 | -0.8144 % change on previous year | -51.3% |
| 2019 | -1.6 % change on previous year | +96.2% |
| 2020 | -3.28 % change on previous year | +105.4% |
| 2021 | -3.76 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2022 | -3.91 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2023 | -3.29 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2024 | -5.2 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.46 % change on previous year | -7.06 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -2.17 % change on previous year | -9.37 % change on previous year | 1.88 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | -3.61 % change on previous year | -3.61 % change on previous year | -3.61 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | -0.8545 % change on previous year | -3.43 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.02 % change on previous year | -1.67 % change on previous year | -0.2992 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -3.89 % change on previous year | -5.2 % change on previous year | -3.28 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 202 Anguilla -4.77 % change on previous year compare
- 203 Mauritius -5.02 % change on previous year compare
- 204 San Marino -5.06 % change on previous year compare
- 206 Cayman Islands -5.27 % change on previous year compare
- 207 Tuvalu -6.06 % change on previous year compare
- 208 Montserrat -6.58 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Barbados
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,244 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 279 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,255 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,277 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 18,457 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,314 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados was -5.2 % 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 Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 3.36 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.37 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Barbados rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Barbados ranks 205th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 320.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados 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.
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- 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.