Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cuba
Cuba: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -3.62 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cuba, 1972–2024
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 Cuba is -3.62 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 21.2% on the previous year and down 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cuba peaked at 6.59 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -8.46 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Cuba ranks 193rd of 218 countries on this measure, 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 Cuba, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1974 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 1975 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 1976 | -0.2284 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 1977 | -2.67 % change on previous year | +1070.8% |
| 1978 | -3.08 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1979 | -3.99 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 1980 | -4.68 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1981 | -5.28 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1982 | -4 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 1983 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 1984 | -5.88 % change on previous year | +77.4% |
| 1985 | -8.46 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 1986 | -8.28 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1987 | -7.08 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1988 | -6.4 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1989 | -3.95 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1990 | -1.6 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 1991 | 0.244 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 1992 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +1291.9% |
| 1993 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1994 | 4.35 % change on previous year | +62.8% |
| 1995 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 1996 | 6.59 % change on previous year | +166.5% |
| 1997 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -70.7% |
| 1998 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -165.3% |
| 1999 | -0.6457 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2000 | -2.66 % change on previous year | +311.3% |
| 2001 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +39.4% |
| 2002 | -3.51 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2003 | -4.76 % change on previous year | +35.5% |
| 2004 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 2005 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 2006 | -0.5822 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 2007 | -0.7532 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 2008 | -1.32 % change on previous year | +75.7% |
| 2009 | -0.3405 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 2010 | -1.81 % change on previous year | +432.1% |
| 2011 | -2.87 % change on previous year | +58.3% |
| 2012 | -3.03 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2013 | -3.88 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 2014 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2015 | -2.51 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2016 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 2017 | -0.2541 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2018 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -642.7% |
| 2019 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 2020 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 0.0102 % change on previous year | -99.3% |
| 2022 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -11424.8% |
| 2023 | -2.99 % change on previous year | +159.1% |
| 2024 | -3.62 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.836 % change on previous year | -3.99 % change on previous year | 6.59 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -5.73 % change on previous year | -8.46 % change on previous year | -3.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.82 % change on previous year | -1.6 % change on previous year | 6.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.09 % change on previous year | -4.76 % change on previous year | -0.3405 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.52 % change on previous year | -3.88 % change on previous year | 1.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.24 % change on previous year | -3.62 % change on previous year | 1.56 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 190 Tokelau -3.45 % change on previous year compare
- 191 Maldives -3.52 % change on previous year compare
- 192 Saint Pierre and Miquelon -3.53 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Azerbaijan -3.68 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Puerto Rico -3.81 % change on previous year compare
- 196 American Samoa -3.85 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Cuba
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,635 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 162,406 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 662,491 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 698,052 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0636 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cuba?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Cuba was -3.62 % 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 Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 6.59 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.46 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Cuba rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Cuba ranks 193rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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.