Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Eswatini
Eswatini: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.236 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Eswatini, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded -0.236 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Eswatini peaked at 7.05 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -1.43 % change on previous year, in 2002.
Eswatini ranks 126th 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 Eswatini, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.84 % change on previous year | +96.8% |
| 1973 | 7.01 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1975 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1976 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1977 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 1978 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 4.87 % change on previous year | +22.1% |
| 1980 | 6.07 % change on previous year | +24.6% |
| 1981 | 7.05 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 1982 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 1983 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 1984 | 3.67 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1987 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +89.6% |
| 1988 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1989 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 1990 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +98.9% |
| 1991 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 1992 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 1994 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +33.1% |
| 1996 | 0.5623 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 1997 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +197.8% |
| 1998 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1999 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +42.4% |
| 2000 | 0.4436 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 2001 | -0.8987 % change on previous year | -302.6% |
| 2002 | -1.43 % change on previous year | +58.8% |
| 2003 | -0.2837 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 2004 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -1775.6% |
| 2005 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 2006 | 3.65 % change on previous year | +145.7% |
| 2007 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 2010 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +240.2% |
| 2011 | -0.6284 % change on previous year | -114.7% |
| 2012 | -0.1247 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 2013 | -0.1683 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 2014 | 0.592 % change on previous year | -451.7% |
| 2015 | 0.4034 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 2016 | -0.9842 % change on previous year | -344.0% |
| 2017 | -0.6598 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 2018 | -0.1588 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 2019 | -0.4522 % change on previous year | +184.8% |
| 2023 | -0.236 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.84 % change on previous year | 3.48 % change on previous year | 7.01 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.08 % change on previous year | 2.05 % change on previous year | 7.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.09 % change on previous year | 0.5623 % change on previous year | 5.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year | 4.75 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.2093 % change on previous year | -0.9842 % change on previous year | 4.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.236 % change on previous year | -0.236 % change on previous year | -0.236 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 123 Brazil -0.1454 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Italy -0.167 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Serbia -0.2155 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Tanzania, United Republic of -0.3307 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Turkmenistan -0.3347 % change on previous year
- 129 Republic of Moldova -0.387 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Eswatini
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,225 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,165 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,768 (2015)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11,269 (2015)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 108,288 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 222,351 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.236 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1807 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Eswatini?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Eswatini was -0.236 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 7.05 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.43 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Eswatini rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Eswatini ranks 126th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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- 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.