Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 0.0197 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominican Republic, 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 Dominican Republic is 0.0197 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 97.7% on the previous year and up 101.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominican Republic peaked at 9.77 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -8.73 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Dominican Republic ranks 113th 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 Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -84.6% |
| 1974 | 0.4203 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1975 | 3.66 % change on previous year | +771.3% |
| 1976 | 5.02 % change on previous year | +37.1% |
| 1977 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 1978 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 1979 | 9.04 % change on previous year | +598.7% |
| 1980 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1981 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 3.99 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 1983 | -4.95 % change on previous year | -224.3% |
| 1984 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -153.6% |
| 1985 | 7.46 % change on previous year | +181.2% |
| 1986 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 1992 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +39.0% |
| 1993 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +78.5% |
| 1994 | -0.0419 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 1995 | -0.0731 % change on previous year | +74.5% |
| 1996 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -6265.5% |
| 1997 | -0.0922 % change on previous year | -102.0% |
| 1998 | 8.27 % change on previous year | -9072.2% |
| 1999 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2000 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2003 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -149.1% |
| 2004 | -6.75 % change on previous year | +274.5% |
| 2005 | 0.6132 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 2006 | -4.29 % change on previous year | -799.1% |
| 2007 | 9.77 % change on previous year | -327.9% |
| 2008 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -137.3% |
| 2009 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -158.4% |
| 2010 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -155.2% |
| 2011 | -0.5767 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2012 | -2.04 % change on previous year | +253.1% |
| 2013 | 0.5945 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 2014 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -402.5% |
| 2015 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -271.9% |
| 2016 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 2017 | -2.62 % change on previous year | +71.4% |
| 2018 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2019 | 0.8578 % change on previous year | -139.9% |
| 2020 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -224.9% |
| 2021 | -8.73 % change on previous year | +715.4% |
| 2022 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -139.3% |
| 2023 | 0.8639 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 2024 | 0.0197 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 0.0197 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -0.6393 % change on previous year. (58 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 0.0197 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -1.09 % change on previous year. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominican Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +9072.2% | -0.0922 % change on previous year | 8.27 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +6265.5% | -0.0731 % change on previous year | 4.51 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.88 % change on previous year | 0.4203 % change on previous year | 9.04 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.47 % change on previous year | -4.95 % change on previous year | 7.46 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.61 % change on previous year | -0.0922 % change on previous year | 8.27 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -0.0372 % change on previous year | -6.75 % change on previous year | 9.77 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -0.7347 % change on previous year | -2.62 % change on previous year | 3.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.1 % change on previous year | -8.73 % change on previous year | 3.44 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 110 Belize 0.0671 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.0528 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Poland 0.04 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Syrian Arab Republic 0.0055 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Algeria 0 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Mexico 0 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Dominican Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 91,806 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 45,913 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,691 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 171,685 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 863,765 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.102 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominican Republic?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Dominican Republic was 0.0197 % 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 Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 9.77 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.73 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Dominican Republic ranks 113th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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.