Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -3.03 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Costa Rica, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Costa Rica stood at -3.03 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 91.1% on the previous year and down 230.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Costa Rica peaked at 7.53 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -3.17 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places Costa Rica 187th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 1973 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1974 | -1.6 % change on previous year | -170.2% |
| 1975 | -1.79 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -171.8% |
| 1977 | 0.2921 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 1978 | -2 % change on previous year | -785.2% |
| 1979 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1980 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1981 | -0.0166 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 1982 | -1.79 % change on previous year | +10665.6% |
| 1983 | 0.4168 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1984 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +378.6% |
| 1985 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +74.7% |
| 1986 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 1987 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1988 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +22.1% |
| 1989 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1990 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +33.9% |
| 1992 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 1994 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 1995 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 2.28 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 1998 | 0.8308 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1999 | 7.53 % change on previous year | +806.2% |
| 2000 | -3.17 % change on previous year | -142.1% |
| 2001 | 0.1518 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 2002 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -910.4% |
| 2005 | -2.87 % change on previous year | +133.1% |
| 2006 | 0.8218 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 2007 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -325.0% |
| 2008 | -0.302 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 2009 | -0.5892 % change on previous year | +95.1% |
| 2010 | -2.08 % change on previous year | +253.0% |
| 2011 | -2.62 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 2012 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2013 | -2.95 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 2014 | -0.9152 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 2015 | -0.4801 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 2016 | 0.4877 % change on previous year | -201.6% |
| 2017 | -0.701 % change on previous year | -243.7% |
| 2018 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -442.7% |
| 2019 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2020 | -0.8659 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 2021 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +24.6% |
| 2022 | -1.09 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2023 | -1.58 % change on previous year | +44.9% |
| 2024 | -3.03 % change on previous year | +91.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1593 % change on previous year | -2 % change on previous year | 2.64 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.8 % change on previous year | -1.79 % change on previous year | 4.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.06 % change on previous year | 0.8308 % change on previous year | 7.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.13 % change on previous year | -3.17 % change on previous year | 0.8218 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -0.6524 % change on previous year | -2.95 % change on previous year | 2.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.53 % change on previous year | -3.03 % change on previous year | -0.8659 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 184 Ecuador -2.72 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Sri Lanka -2.89 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Tonga -2.92 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Djibouti -3.13 % change on previous year compare
- 189 Viet Nam -3.44 % change on previous year compare
- 190 Tokelau -3.45 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Costa Rica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,015 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,772 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 62,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,047 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,490 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Costa Rica?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Costa Rica was -3.03 % 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 7.53 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.17 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Costa Rica rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Costa Rica ranks 187th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 230.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.