Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bhutan
Bhutan: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 3.26 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bhutan, 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 Bhutan is 3.26 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 259.9% on the previous year and up 228.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bhutan peaked at 32.02 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -5.65 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Bhutan 39th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 11.12 % change on previous year | +252.7% |
| 1977 | 12.9 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 1978 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -68.1% |
| 1979 | 15.58 % change on previous year | +278.9% |
| 1980 | 32.02 % change on previous year | +105.5% |
| 1981 | 15.32 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1982 | 8.48 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 1983 | 10.61 % change on previous year | +25.1% |
| 1984 | 7.02 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1985 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1986 | 9.01 % change on previous year | +256.2% |
| 1987 | 4.98 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 1988 | 6.53 % change on previous year | +31.2% |
| 1992 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1993 | 10.43 % change on previous year | -995.3% |
| 1994 | 5.84 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1995 | 8.03 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1996 | 7.78 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 1998 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 1999 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 2001 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 2002 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 2006 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 2007 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 2008 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 2009 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +65.3% |
| 2010 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2011 | 0.7375 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 2012 | -0.5468 % change on previous year | -174.1% |
| 2013 | -5.65 % change on previous year | +933.9% |
| 2014 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 2015 | -2.34 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2016 | -2.66 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2017 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2018 | -2 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2019 | -2.6 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 2020 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -282.4% |
| 2021 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
| 2022 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2023 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -259.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.37 % change on previous year | 3.15 % change on previous year | 15.58 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 10.72 % change on previous year | 2.53 % change on previous year | 32.02 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.77 % change on previous year | -1.17 % change on previous year | 10.43 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.98 % change on previous year | 1.56 % change on previous year | 4.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.88 % change on previous year | -5.65 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4542 % change on previous year | -2.06 % change on previous year | 4.75 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 36 French Guiana 3.39 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.31 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Cyprus 3.28 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Solomon Islands 3.22 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Chad 3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Pakistan 3.1 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Bhutan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bhutan?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bhutan was 3.26 % 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 Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 32.02 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.65 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Bhutan rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Bhutan ranks 39th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 228.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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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- 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.