Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada
Canada: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.83 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada, 1972–2023
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 Canada is 1.83 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 436,598.0% on the previous year and up 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada peaked at 5.13 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -3.71 % change on previous year, in 1976.
That places Canada 68th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -2.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -3.27 % change on previous year | +54.8% |
| 1974 | -3.62 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 1975 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 1976 | -3.71 % change on previous year | +52.1% |
| 1977 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1978 | -2.77 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 1979 | -2.46 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1980 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 1981 | -0.9493 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 1982 | 5.13 % change on previous year | -640.4% |
| 1983 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 1984 | -0.8909 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1985 | -0.3273 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 1986 | 0.4777 % change on previous year | -245.9% |
| 1987 | 0.6541 % change on previous year | +36.9% |
| 1988 | 0.9209 % change on previous year | +40.8% |
| 1989 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +36.4% |
| 1990 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1991 | 1.31 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 1992 | 0.7753 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 1993 | 0.213 % change on previous year | -72.5% |
| 1994 | 0.0667 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 1995 | 0.5127 % change on previous year | +668.9% |
| 1996 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +183.0% |
| 1999 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2000 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2005 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -350.2% |
| 2006 | -0.6692 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2007 | -1.93 % change on previous year | +187.8% |
| 2008 | -2.68 % change on previous year | +38.9% |
| 2009 | -0.3227 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2010 | -1.15 % change on previous year | +256.4% |
| 2011 | -0.6568 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2012 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -305.4% |
| 2013 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2014 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +82.7% |
| 2015 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 2016 | 0.6489 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2017 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +203.8% |
| 2018 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0303 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 2020 | 0.8348 % change on previous year | +2652.6% |
| 2021 | -1.68 % change on previous year | -300.9% |
| 2022 | 0.0004 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +436597.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2.95 % change on previous year | -3.71 % change on previous year | -2.11 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.3677 % change on previous year | -1.5 % change on previous year | 5.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.809 % change on previous year | 0.0667 % change on previous year | 1.45 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -1.22 % change on previous year | -2.86 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.944 % change on previous year | -1.15 % change on previous year | 2.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2469 % change on previous year | -1.68 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 65 Portugal 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Martinique 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Türkiye 1.87 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Luxembourg 1.82 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Lebanon 1.8 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Montenegro 1.76 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Canada
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 133,275 (1996)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 273,465 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.70 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0607 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada was 1.83 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 5.13 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.71 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Canada rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Canada ranks 68th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.