Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Egypt
Egypt: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.23 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Egypt, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 2.23 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of down 75.4% on the previous year and up 438.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Egypt peaked at 20.63 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -10.43 % change on previous year, in 1990.
Egypt ranks 58th 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 Egypt, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1974 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -146.8% |
| 1975 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -376.9% |
| 1976 | 0.8624 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 1977 | 0.8763 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +96.2% |
| 1979 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1980 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +87.0% |
| 1981 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1982 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +65.5% |
| 1983 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +36.6% |
| 1984 | 6.33 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 6.1 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 6.42 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 1990 | -10.43 % change on previous year | -337.3% |
| 1991 | 5.87 % change on previous year | -156.3% |
| 1992 | -6.07 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 1993 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -162.8% |
| 1994 | 13.86 % change on previous year | +263.5% |
| 1995 | -5.42 % change on previous year | -139.1% |
| 1996 | 11.92 % change on previous year | -319.9% |
| 1997 | 0.71 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 2000 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -341.7% |
| 2001 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2002 | -0.0116 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 2003 | 0.2403 % change on previous year | -2175.0% |
| 2004 | 0.6867 % change on previous year | +185.7% |
| 2005 | 20.63 % change on previous year | +2903.7% |
| 2006 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -88.3% |
| 2007 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2010 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 2011 | -2.6 % change on previous year | -303.7% |
| 2012 | 6.62 % change on previous year | -354.6% |
| 2013 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 2014 | -0.6584 % change on previous year | -145.9% |
| 2017 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -606.5% |
| 2018 | 5.03 % change on previous year | +50.9% |
| 2019 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2022 | -5.06 % change on previous year | -209.6% |
| 2023 | 9.03 % change on previous year | -278.4% |
| 2024 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.81 % change on previous year | -1.41 % change on previous year | 3.9 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.32 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 6.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.78 % change on previous year | -10.43 % change on previous year | 13.86 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.88 % change on previous year | -1.72 % change on previous year | 20.63 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.42 % change on previous year | -2.6 % change on previous year | 6.62 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.14 % change on previous year | -5.06 % change on previous year | 9.03 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 55 Gambia 2.4 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Timor-Leste 2.28 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Sudan 2.27 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Monaco 2.17 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Central African Republic 2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Palestine, State of 2.15 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Egypt
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 507,445 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 95,355 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 759,210 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 718,435 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.56 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.40 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1322 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Egypt?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Egypt was 2.23 % 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 20.63 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.43 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Egypt rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Egypt ranks 58th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 438.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.