Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Greece
Greece: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.67 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Greece, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Greece stood at -1.67 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 54.5% on the previous year and down 233.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Greece peaked at 2.39 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -5 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Greece ranks 169th of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Greece, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -0.2098 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0.4306 % change on previous year | -305.2% |
| 1974 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +228.3% |
| 1975 | 0.6018 % change on previous year | -57.4% |
| 1976 | 0.8495 % change on previous year | +41.2% |
| 1977 | 0.2191 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 1978 | -0.5121 % change on previous year | -333.7% |
| 1979 | -1.13 % change on previous year | +121.4% |
| 1980 | -2.48 % change on previous year | +118.6% |
| 1981 | 0.1217 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 1982 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -934.9% |
| 1983 | -0.1477 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 1984 | -0.1945 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 1985 | 0.136 % change on previous year | -169.9% |
| 1986 | -0.215 % change on previous year | -258.1% |
| 1987 | -2.49 % change on previous year | +1056.4% |
| 1988 | 0.309 % change on previous year | -112.4% |
| 1989 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -651.9% |
| 1990 | -2.21 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 1991 | -2.56 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 1992 | -3.52 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 1993 | -4.51 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 1994 | -3.42 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1995 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
| 1996 | -5 % change on previous year | +179.7% |
| 1997 | -3.44 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1998 | -0.5263 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 1999 | -0.4739 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2000 | -0.0342 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 2001 | -1.37 % change on previous year | +3907.2% |
| 2002 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -213.2% |
| 2003 | 0.8833 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 2004 | 0.8343 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2005 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -232.2% |
| 2006 | -0.7563 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2007 | -0.9671 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 2011 | -0.8744 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2012 | -0.0482 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2013 | -0.4993 % change on previous year | +936.0% |
| 2014 | -0.7547 % change on previous year | +51.1% |
| 2015 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -416.3% |
| 2016 | 0.4373 % change on previous year | -81.7% |
| 2017 | 0.4128 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2018 | -0.9332 % change on previous year | -326.1% |
| 2019 | -1.13 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 2020 | -1.64 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
| 2021 | -2.37 % change on previous year | +44.4% |
| 2022 | -3.66 % change on previous year | +54.6% |
| 2023 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2074 % change on previous year | -1.13 % change on previous year | 1.41 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -0.7677 % change on previous year | -2.49 % change on previous year | 0.309 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.74 % change on previous year | -5 % change on previous year | -0.4739 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1202 % change on previous year | -1.37 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -0.1109 % change on previous year | -1.13 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -2.33 % change on previous year | -3.66 % change on previous year | -1.64 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 166 Morocco -1.63 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Bosnia and Herzegovina -1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Myanmar -1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Belarus -1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 171 Kiribati -1.8 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Peru -1.84 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Greece
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,575 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 90,546 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,794 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 687,813 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 578,574 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0556 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Greece?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Greece was -1.67 % 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 2.39 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was -5 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Greece rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Greece ranks 169th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 233.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.