Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Estonia
Estonia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.17 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Estonia, 1982–2024
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 Estonia is -1.17 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 140.6% on the previous year and down 156.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Estonia peaked at 7.2 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -16.47 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places Estonia 153rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0.8971 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 1984 | 0.5895 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 1985 | 0.9635 % change on previous year | +63.4% |
| 1986 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 1987 | 7.2 % change on previous year | +509.5% |
| 1988 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -56.4% |
| 1989 | 0.126 % change on previous year | -96.0% |
| 1990 | -16.47 % change on previous year | -13173.2% |
| 1991 | -0.5799 % change on previous year | -96.5% |
| 1992 | -1.05 % change on previous year | +81.3% |
| 1993 | -3.12 % change on previous year | +197.3% |
| 1994 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 1995 | 0.6108 % change on previous year | -151.6% |
| 1996 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +481.8% |
| 1997 | 0.8607 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 1998 | 0.8068 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1999 | -0.9012 % change on previous year | -211.7% |
| 2000 | -2.58 % change on previous year | +186.0% |
| 2001 | -4.96 % change on previous year | +92.3% |
| 2002 | -7.38 % change on previous year | +48.8% |
| 2003 | -7.79 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2004 | -8.06 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2005 | -7.12 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2006 | -6.96 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2007 | -4.48 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 2008 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 2009 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 2010 | -0.8265 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2011 | 0.1357 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 2012 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +1105.4% |
| 2013 | 1.88 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 3.08 % change on previous year | +48.4% |
| 2016 | 4.06 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 2017 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2018 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2019 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0937 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2021 | -0.7921 % change on previous year | -945.0% |
| 2022 | -1.36 % change on previous year | +72.2% |
| 2023 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -310.7% |
| 2024 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -140.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.95 % change on previous year | 0.126 % change on previous year | 7.2 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | -1.75 % change on previous year | -16.47 % change on previous year | 3.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.26 % change on previous year | -8.06 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2 % change on previous year | -0.8265 % change on previous year | 4.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0712 % change on previous year | -1.36 % change on previous year | 2.87 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 150 Croatia -1.07 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Spain -1.08 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Argentina -1.09 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Iceland -1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Saint Helena -1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Malaysia -1.2 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Estonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.065 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Estonia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Estonia was -1.17 % 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.2 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.47 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Estonia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Estonia ranks 153rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 156.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.