Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China
China: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 0.9587 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China stood at 0.9587 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 314.4% on the previous year and up 127.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China peaked at 11.93 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -3.46 % change on previous year, in 2014.
China ranks 93rd of 218 countries on this measure, 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 China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.49 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 1973 | 11.93 % change on previous year | +83.9% |
| 1974 | 8.14 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1975 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 1976 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1977 | -0.587 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 1978 | -2.59 % change on previous year | +340.4% |
| 1979 | 0.0438 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 1980 | 0.266 % change on previous year | +507.5% |
| 1981 | -0.2448 % change on previous year | -192.0% |
| 1982 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +721.5% |
| 1983 | -2.52 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 1984 | -2.82 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1985 | -0.1539 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 1986 | -1.38 % change on previous year | +795.6% |
| 1987 | -1.4 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1988 | -2.63 % change on previous year | +87.3% |
| 1989 | -2.34 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1990 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 1991 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1992 | -0.6306 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 1993 | 0.305 % change on previous year | -148.4% |
| 1994 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +490.9% |
| 1995 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +79.3% |
| 1996 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 3.18 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2007 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -150.3% |
| 2008 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2009 | -2.2 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 2010 | -2.51 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2011 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 2012 | -0.1678 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 2013 | -2.32 % change on previous year | +1284.9% |
| 2014 | -3.46 % change on previous year | +48.9% |
| 2015 | 0.9899 % change on previous year | -128.6% |
| 2016 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +160.8% |
| 2017 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2018 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2019 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +49.3% |
| 2020 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 2022 | 0.5062 % change on previous year | -67.5% |
| 2023 | -0.4471 % change on previous year | -188.3% |
| 2024 | 0.9587 % change on previous year | -314.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.33 % change on previous year | -2.59 % change on previous year | 11.93 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -1.52 % change on previous year | -2.82 % change on previous year | 0.266 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.25 % change on previous year | -1.3 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -1.65 % change on previous year | -2.2 % change on previous year | -1.34 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.0213 % change on previous year | -3.46 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9463 % change on previous year | -0.4471 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 90 United States Virgin Islands 1 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Israel 0.9923 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Hungary 0.9656 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Jordan 0.9383 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Nicaragua 0.9095 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Philippines 0.8345 % change on previous year compare
More education data for China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China was 0.9587 % 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 11.93 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.46 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does China rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- China ranks 93rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.