Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 0.7644 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bulgaria, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 0.7644 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 321.5% on the previous year and down 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bulgaria peaked at 3.92 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -9.49 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places Bulgaria 98th 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 Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -2.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -2.7 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1974 | -2.47 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1975 | -3.33 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 1976 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -168.4% |
| 1977 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 1979 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -63.6% |
| 1980 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -222.4% |
| 1981 | 0.3601 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 1982 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +987.6% |
| 1983 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 1984 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 1985 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 1986 | -2.03 % change on previous year | -249.6% |
| 1987 | 0.5627 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 1988 | -3.2 % change on previous year | -669.4% |
| 1989 | -4.24 % change on previous year | +32.3% |
| 1990 | -9.49 % change on previous year | +123.8% |
| 1991 | -4.8 % change on previous year | -49.4% |
| 1992 | -3.56 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 1993 | -2.28 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 1994 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 1995 | 0.3464 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 1996 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +486.5% |
| 1997 | -0.4923 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 1998 | -1.45 % change on previous year | +195.4% |
| 1999 | -3.24 % change on previous year | +122.8% |
| 2000 | -4.58 % change on previous year | +41.3% |
| 2001 | -4.71 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2002 | -6.61 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 2003 | -4.75 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 2004 | -5.64 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 2005 | -7.7 % change on previous year | +36.5% |
| 2006 | -5.85 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 2007 | -2 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 2008 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2009 | -0.6448 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2010 | -0.2555 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2011 | -2.02 % change on previous year | +689.7% |
| 2012 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 2013 | 0.5163 % change on previous year | -148.5% |
| 2014 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +294.4% |
| 2015 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0672 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 2017 | 0.9673 % change on previous year | +1338.8% |
| 2018 | -0.6684 % change on previous year | -169.1% |
| 2019 | -2.24 % change on previous year | +234.7% |
| 2020 | -3.31 % change on previous year | +48.0% |
| 2021 | -4.27 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 2022 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -58.8% |
| 2023 | -0.3451 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2024 | 0.7644 % change on previous year | -321.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.2959 % change on previous year | -3.33 % change on previous year | 3.01 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.0463 % change on previous year | -4.24 % change on previous year | 3.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.43 % change on previous year | -9.49 % change on previous year | 2.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.43 % change on previous year | -7.7 % change on previous year | -0.6448 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1516 % change on previous year | -2.24 % change on previous year | 2.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.79 % change on previous year | -4.27 % change on previous year | 0.7644 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 95 Nicaragua 0.9095 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Philippines 0.8345 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Eritrea 0.7908 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Romania 0.7448 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Kazakhstan 0.6994 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Ghana 0.6567 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Bulgaria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bulgaria?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Bulgaria was 0.7644 % 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 Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.92 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.49 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Bulgaria rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Bulgaria ranks 98th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.