Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cameroon
Cameroon: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.6 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cameroon, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cameroon stood at 2.6 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 39.1% on the previous year and down 52.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cameroon peaked at 20.2 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -5.82 % change on previous year, in 1996.
That places Cameroon 49th 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.747 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 4.02 % change on previous year | +438.7% |
| 1974 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 1975 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 1976 | 4.55 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1977 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1978 | 4.92 % change on previous year | +134.7% |
| 1979 | 4.26 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1980 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1981 | 5.85 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 1982 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1983 | 6.36 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 1984 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 1985 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +145.2% |
| 1986 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 1988 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1989 | 0.3552 % change on previous year | -92.0% |
| 1990 | 3.42 % change on previous year | +863.8% |
| 1991 | 0.9171 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 1992 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -372.0% |
| 1995 | 0.2082 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1996 | -5.82 % change on previous year | -2895.7% |
| 1997 | 7.55 % change on previous year | -229.7% |
| 1998 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 1999 | 5.43 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 4.84 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2001 | 20.2 % change on previous year | +317.0% |
| 2002 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 2003 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 6.45 % change on previous year | +210.8% |
| 2005 | -0.0413 % change on previous year | -100.6% |
| 2006 | 0.6837 % change on previous year | -1756.0% |
| 2007 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +496.2% |
| 2008 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 2009 | 4.66 % change on previous year | +79.2% |
| 2010 | 4.77 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -55.3% |
| 2012 | 7.35 % change on previous year | +245.0% |
| 2015 | 5.48 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 2016 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 2017 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -196.3% |
| 2018 | -3.87 % change on previous year | +58.1% |
| 2019 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -221.5% |
| 2022 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 4.27 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -39.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.91 % change on previous year | 0.747 % change on previous year | 5.9 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.16 % change on previous year | 0.3552 % change on previous year | 6.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.82 % change on previous year | -5.82 % change on previous year | 7.55 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.75 % change on previous year | -0.0413 % change on previous year | 20.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.58 % change on previous year | -3.87 % change on previous year | 7.35 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.79 % change on previous year | 2.6 % change on previous year | 4.5 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 46 Malawi 2.7 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Guadeloupe 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Bangladesh 2.67 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Zambia 2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Saudi Arabia 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Sierra Leone 2.52 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Cameroon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 118,092 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 611,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 321,494 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,873 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1816 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cameroon?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cameroon was 2.6 % 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 20.2 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.82 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Cameroon rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Cameroon ranks 49th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.