Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate in Ecuador
Ecuador: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate was -2.72 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ecuador, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ecuador stood at -2.72 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 31.0% on the previous year and down 314.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ecuador peaked at 9.4 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -11.86 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Ecuador 184th 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 … growth annual rate in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 4.53 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1974 | 6.07 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 1975 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 1976 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +45.8% |
| 1977 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1978 | 4.04 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 7.42 % change on previous year | +83.8% |
| 1980 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 1981 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 1982 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 1983 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 1984 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 1986 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +59.3% |
| 1987 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +33.1% |
| 1988 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -39.1% |
| 1989 | 0.3112 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1990 | 0.8222 % change on previous year | +164.3% |
| 1991 | 0.1839 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 1992 | 9.4 % change on previous year | +5008.9% |
| 1993 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -117.4% |
| 1994 | -11.86 % change on previous year | +623.7% |
| 1995 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1996 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 1997 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +112.9% |
| 1998 | -0.277 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 1999 | 0.8779 % change on previous year | -416.9% |
| 2000 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +55.6% |
| 2001 | 1.54 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 0.2431 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 2004 | 0.1107 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 2005 | 0.4001 % change on previous year | +261.4% |
| 2006 | 0.441 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +270.0% |
| 2008 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -193.6% |
| 2009 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -396.2% |
| 2010 | 0.0719 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 2011 | 0.5113 % change on previous year | +610.7% |
| 2012 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -443.3% |
| 2013 | -0.6605 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 2014 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -292.1% |
| 2015 | -4.36 % change on previous year | -443.6% |
| 2016 | -2.29 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 2017 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 2018 | 0.1618 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 2019 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -983.5% |
| 2020 | -1.46 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2021 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2022 | -0.219 % change on previous year | -84.6% |
| 2023 | -3.94 % change on previous year | +1699.5% |
| 2024 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's -2.72 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -0.6393 % change on previous year, 4.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's -2.72 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -1.09 % change on previous year, 2.5× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate in Ecuador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +5008.9% | 0.1839 % change on previous year | 9.4 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | -1699.5% | -0.219 % change on previous year | -3.94 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | -983.5% | 0.1618 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | -623.7% | -1.64 % change on previous year | -11.86 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.55 % change on previous year | 3.06 % change on previous year | 7.42 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.68 % change on previous year | 0.3112 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5157 % change on previous year | -11.86 % change on previous year | 9.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.01 % change on previous year | -1.53 % change on previous year | 4.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.9591 % change on previous year | -4.36 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.95 % change on previous year | -3.94 % change on previous year | -0.219 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 181 Chile -2.36 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Mali -2.42 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Gibraltar -2.44 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Sri Lanka -2.89 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Tonga -2.92 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Costa Rica -3.03 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Ecuador
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 93,535 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 5,078 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 288,731 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.79 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.72 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0951 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ecuador?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ecuador was -2.72 % 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 9.4 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.86 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Ecuador rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Ecuador ranks 184th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 314.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.
Computed from
- 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.