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

Latest (2023)
-1.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 54.5%
World rank
169th
of 218 countries
All-time high
2.39 % change on previous year
in 2015
All-time low
-5 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
49
1972–2023

Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Greece, 1972–2023

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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

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Greece, 1972 to 2023.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  2. 167 Bosnia and Herzegovina -1.64 % change on previous year compare
  3. 168 Myanmar -1.64 % change on previous year compare
  4. 170 Belarus -1.76 % change on previous year compare
  5. 171 Kiribati -1.8 % change on previous year compare
  6. 172 Peru -1.84 % change on previous year compare

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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?
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Indicator
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
439 places, 20,090 data points, 1971–2025
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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.