Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominica
Dominica: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -2.11 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominica, 1972–2025
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 Dominica is -2.11 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 45.2% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominica peaked at 5.57 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -12.49 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places Dominica 176th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, 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 Dominica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -0.2808 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -1.27 % change on previous year | +351.3% |
| 1974 | -2.77 % change on previous year | +118.3% |
| 1975 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -233.0% |
| 1976 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -178.3% |
| 1977 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -181.7% |
| 1978 | -0.9562 % change on previous year | -140.6% |
| 1979 | -4.95 % change on previous year | +418.0% |
| 1980 | -5.68 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 1981 | -5.04 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1982 | -0.081 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 1987 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -4422.0% |
| 1988 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -138.5% |
| 1991 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -185.4% |
| 1992 | -5.58 % change on previous year | -584.8% |
| 1993 | 5.57 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 1994 | 0.211 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1995 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -820.7% |
| 2000 | -2.24 % change on previous year | +47.4% |
| 2001 | -2.92 % change on previous year | +30.3% |
| 2002 | -3.9 % change on previous year | +33.6% |
| 2003 | -4.77 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 2004 | -5.62 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2005 | -4.37 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 2006 | -5.6 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 2007 | -3.02 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2008 | -3.17 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2009 | -1.65 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 2010 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0246 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -3.24 % change on previous year | -13296.7% |
| 2014 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2015 | -2.33 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2016 | -2.57 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 2017 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2018 | -12.49 % change on previous year | +399.9% |
| 2019 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 2020 | 0.6673 % change on previous year | -140.1% |
| 2021 | -0.6952 % change on previous year | -204.2% |
| 2022 | -2.59 % change on previous year | +272.4% |
| 2023 | -3.63 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 2024 | -3.85 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2025 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.884 % change on previous year | -4.95 % change on previous year | 3.68 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -1.73 % change on previous year | -5.68 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | -0.0336 % change on previous year | -5.58 % change on previous year | 5.57 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | -3.73 % change on previous year | -5.62 % change on previous year | -1.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.82 % change on previous year | -12.49 % change on previous year | 0.0246 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.03 % change on previous year | -3.85 % change on previous year | 0.6673 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 173 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -1.87 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Trinidad and Tobago -1.94 % change on previous year compare
- 175 French Polynesia -2.07 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Cook Islands -2.16 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Brunei Darussalam -2.21 % change on previous year compare
- 179 El Salvador -2.27 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Dominica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 511 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 148 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 679 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4,483 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5,427 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0824 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominica?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominica was -2.11 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 5.57 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.49 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Dominica rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Dominica ranks 176th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica 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.