Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -2.3 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Hong Kong, China, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Hong Kong, China recorded -2.3 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 47.3% on the previous year and down 309.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Hong Kong, China peaked at 3.93 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -5.93 % change on previous year, in 2008.
That places Hong Kong, China 180th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.0439 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -2 % change on previous year | -4643.2% |
| 1974 | -2.85 % change on previous year | +42.5% |
| 1975 | -3.85 % change on previous year | +35.2% |
| 1976 | -5.14 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 1977 | -5.56 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 1978 | -5.28 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1979 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 1980 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 1981 | -0.3811 % change on previous year | -81.2% |
| 1982 | -0.5806 % change on previous year | +52.3% |
| 1983 | 0.2485 % change on previous year | -142.8% |
| 1984 | 0.2596 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1985 | -0.6735 % change on previous year | -359.4% |
| 1986 | -0.2456 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 1987 | -0.544 % change on previous year | +121.5% |
| 1988 | 0.4353 % change on previous year | -180.0% |
| 1989 | 0.1363 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 1990 | -0.1097 % change on previous year | -180.5% |
| 1991 | -1.78 % change on previous year | +1525.5% |
| 1992 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1993 | -2.77 % change on previous year | +62.1% |
| 1994 | -3.3 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 1995 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 1996 | -1.91 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -305.3% |
| 2000 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2001 | 0.2766 % change on previous year | -92.1% |
| 2002 | -0.1604 % change on previous year | -158.0% |
| 2003 | -1.99 % change on previous year | +1142.4% |
| 2004 | -3 % change on previous year | +50.3% |
| 2005 | -4.59 % change on previous year | +53.1% |
| 2006 | -4.72 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2007 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 2008 | -5.93 % change on previous year | +65.5% |
| 2009 | -5.36 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2010 | -5.55 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2011 | -4.06 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 2012 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 2013 | -1.7 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 2014 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -164.4% |
| 2015 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +135.1% |
| 2016 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +33.9% |
| 2018 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2019 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2020 | 0.237 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 2021 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -1100.7% |
| 2022 | -4.15 % change on previous year | +74.9% |
| 2023 | -4.37 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2024 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
Hong Kong, China compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong, China's -2.3 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.0368 % change on previous year, 62.5× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong, China's -2.3 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -1.01 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Hong Kong, China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | -4643.2% | 0.0439 % change on previous year | -2 % change on previous year |
| 1991 | -1525.5% | -0.1097 % change on previous year | -1.78 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -1142.4% | -0.1604 % change on previous year | -1.99 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | -1100.7% | 0.237 % change on previous year | -2.37 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -3.54 % change on previous year | -5.56 % change on previous year | 0.0439 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -0.3369 % change on previous year | -2.02 % change on previous year | 0.4353 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.17 % change on previous year | -3.3 % change on previous year | 3.93 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -2.56 % change on previous year | -5.93 % change on previous year | 3.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2475 % change on previous year | -5.55 % change on previous year | 3.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.59 % change on previous year | -4.37 % change on previous year | 0.237 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China
- 177 Cook Islands -2.16 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Brunei Darussalam -2.21 % change on previous year compare
- 179 El Salvador -2.27 % change on previous year compare
- 181 Chile -2.36 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Mali -2.42 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Gibraltar -2.44 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Hong Kong, China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Hong Kong, China?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Hong Kong, China was -2.3 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 3.93 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.93 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 180th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 309.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
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.