Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ghana
Ghana: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 0.6567 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ghana, 1972–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 0.6567 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 79.3% on the previous year and down 73.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ghana peaked at 14.23 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -4.47 % change on previous year, in 2001.
Ghana ranks 101st 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.8414 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +519.5% |
| 1974 | 0.9056 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 1975 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +293.3% |
| 1976 | 10.11 % change on previous year | +183.9% |
| 1977 | 4.84 % change on previous year | -52.2% |
| 1978 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 1979 | 3.93 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 1980 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1981 | 5.2 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 1982 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1983 | 0.0166 % change on previous year | -99.6% |
| 1984 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -9530.4% |
| 1985 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -398.2% |
| 1986 | -2.89 % change on previous year | -161.8% |
| 1987 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -236.6% |
| 1988 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 1989 | 7.84 % change on previous year | +637.6% |
| 1990 | -0.1624 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 1991 | 14.23 % change on previous year | -8863.4% |
| 1992 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 1993 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 1994 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +151.5% |
| 1995 | 0.7486 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 1996 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +163.6% |
| 1997 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +214.1% |
| 2000 | 7.72 % change on previous year | +24.5% |
| 2001 | -4.47 % change on previous year | -157.9% |
| 2002 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -228.0% |
| 2003 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -142.0% |
| 2004 | 6.13 % change on previous year | -354.8% |
| 2005 | 9.36 % change on previous year | +52.7% |
| 2006 | 6.86 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 7.56 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 7.66 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 0.9362 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2012 | 2.5 % change on previous year | +167.5% |
| 2013 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 2014 | 0.2738 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 2015 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +1897.8% |
| 2016 | 0.3652 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2017 | 0.8003 % change on previous year | +119.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1851 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 2019 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +1725.5% |
| 2020 | 0.7583 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2021 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +317.5% |
| 2022 | 0.6567 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.01 % change on previous year | 0.8414 % change on previous year | 10.11 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.64 % change on previous year | -2.89 % change on previous year | 7.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.08 % change on previous year | -0.1624 % change on previous year | 14.23 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.51 % change on previous year | -4.47 % change on previous year | 9.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.76 % change on previous year | 0.1851 % change on previous year | 5.47 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.53 % change on previous year | 0.6567 % change on previous year | 3.17 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 98 Bulgaria 0.7644 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Romania 0.7448 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Kazakhstan 0.6994 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Réunion 0.6171 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Paraguay 0.4674 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Senegal 0.4401 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Ghana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 174,414 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,902 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 949,095 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 913,117 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6567 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1448 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ghana?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ghana was 0.6567 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 14.23 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.47 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Ghana rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Ghana ranks 101st out of 218 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.