Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Denmark
Denmark: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.8558 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Denmark, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Denmark recorded -0.8558 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 906.7% on the previous year and down 92.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Denmark peaked at 16.73 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -4.48 % change on previous year, in 1989.
Denmark ranks 145th 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +79.5% |
| 1974 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 1976 | 0.7309 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 1977 | -3.82 % change on previous year | -622.8% |
| 1978 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 1979 | -2.92 % change on previous year | +33.7% |
| 1980 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 1981 | -1.87 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 1982 | -0.577 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 1983 | -0.0419 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 1984 | -1.2 % change on previous year | +2763.1% |
| 1985 | -2.72 % change on previous year | +127.0% |
| 1986 | -3 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1987 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1988 | -3.02 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 1989 | -4.48 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
| 1990 | -3.53 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1991 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1992 | -3.89 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 1993 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 1994 | 0.917 % change on previous year | -188.9% |
| 1995 | 0.6907 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 1996 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +244.0% |
| 1999 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +28.5% |
| 2000 | 3.36 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 2005 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 2006 | 0.4081 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | -1.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -0.9206 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2010 | -0.8062 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2011 | 16.73 % change on previous year | -2174.8% |
| 2012 | -0.0204 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 2013 | -0.2428 % change on previous year | +1090.9% |
| 2014 | -0.4438 % change on previous year | +82.8% |
| 2015 | 0.225 % change on previous year | -150.7% |
| 2016 | 0.6939 % change on previous year | +208.3% |
| 2017 | 0.156 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 2018 | -0.8806 % change on previous year | -664.5% |
| 2019 | -1.39 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 2020 | -2.08 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2021 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 2022 | -1.9 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 0.1061 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 2024 | -0.8558 % change on previous year | -906.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1846 % change on previous year | -3.82 % change on previous year | 3.49 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -2.08 % change on previous year | -4.48 % change on previous year | -0.0419 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.5322 % change on previous year | -3.89 % change on previous year | 3.05 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.01 % change on previous year | -1.36 % change on previous year | 4.88 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.4 % change on previous year | -1.39 % change on previous year | 16.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.31 % change on previous year | -2.08 % change on previous year | 0.1061 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 142 North Macedonia -0.8051 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Lesotho -0.8093 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Georgia -0.8392 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Sweden -0.8572 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Bolivia, Plurinational State of -0.8594 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Japan -1.01 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Denmark?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Denmark was -0.8558 % 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 16.73 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.48 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Denmark rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Denmark ranks 145th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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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How this figure is calculated
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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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.