Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gabon
Gabon: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.7291 % change on previous year in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gabon, 1972–2003
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Gabon recorded -0.7291 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2003. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of down 112.0% on the previous year and down 109.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gabon peaked at 7.85 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -0.7291 % change on previous year, in 2003.
Gabon ranks 140th 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 4.61 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1974 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 1975 | 6.34 % change on previous year | +88.9% |
| 1976 | 5.89 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1977 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 1978 | 7.85 % change on previous year | +446.5% |
| 1979 | 0.6663 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 1980 | 4.91 % change on previous year | +636.9% |
| 1981 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1982 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1983 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 4.01 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 1985 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 1987 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 1988 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 1989 | 6.14 % change on previous year | +211.6% |
| 1995 | 7.53 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 1996 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 1997 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +46.9% |
| 2002 | 6.08 % change on previous year | +178.3% |
| 2003 | -0.7291 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.38 % change on previous year | 0.6663 % change on previous year | 7.85 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 3.88 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 6.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.74 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 7.53 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.68 % change on previous year | -0.7291 % change on previous year | 6.08 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 137 Russian Federation -0.6461 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Niger -0.6666 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Kenya -0.7181 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Norway -0.7841 % change on previous year compare
- 142 North Macedonia -0.8051 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Lesotho -0.8093 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Gabon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 10,118 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 96,273 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 215,825 (2019)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7291 % change on previous year (2003)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1189 units per person (2019)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gabon?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Gabon was -0.7291 % change on previous year in 2003, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 7.85 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.7291 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Gabon rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Gabon ranks 140th out of 218 countries with data for 2003.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 109.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.