Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iceland
Iceland: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.17 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iceland, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Iceland recorded -1.17 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2023.
That represents a change of down 18.7% on the previous year and down 280.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iceland peaked at 16.81 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -3.03 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Iceland 154th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.9976 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -0.4353 % change on previous year | -143.6% |
| 1974 | -0.6283 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
| 1975 | -0.4585 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1976 | -1.87 % change on previous year | +308.3% |
| 1977 | -1.87 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1978 | -3.03 % change on previous year | +62.1% |
| 1979 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 1980 | -0.3565 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 1981 | 0.5569 % change on previous year | -256.2% |
| 1982 | 0.2951 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 1983 | 0.8424 % change on previous year | +185.5% |
| 1984 | 1.05 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 1985 | -0.8782 % change on previous year | -183.9% |
| 1986 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +106.8% |
| 1987 | -0.1748 % change on previous year | -90.4% |
| 1988 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -1376.7% |
| 1989 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 1990 | 0.4131 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 1991 | 16.81 % change on previous year | +3969.9% |
| 1992 | -0.5601 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 1993 | -1.01 % change on previous year | +79.4% |
| 1994 | -1.33 % change on previous year | +32.5% |
| 1995 | 0.6146 % change on previous year | -146.1% |
| 1996 | 0.2849 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 1997 | 0.4141 % change on previous year | +45.4% |
| 1998 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +198.8% |
| 1999 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +76.9% |
| 2000 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +39.6% |
| 2001 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 2002 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 2003 | 0.0159 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 2004 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -9818.5% |
| 2005 | -0.6423 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 2006 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +84.1% |
| 2007 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2008 | -0.462 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 2009 | -0.2839 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2010 | -0.9779 % change on previous year | +244.5% |
| 2011 | -0.46 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 2012 | -0.1529 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 2013 | 0.6499 % change on previous year | -525.1% |
| 2014 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +63.3% |
| 2015 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +67.0% |
| 2016 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 2017 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 2019 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 2020 | 0.064 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 2021 | 0.5817 % change on previous year | +808.9% |
| 2022 | -0.9872 % change on previous year | -269.7% |
| 2023 | -1.17 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.14 % change on previous year | -3.03 % change on previous year | 0.9976 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.299 % change on previous year | -1.82 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.91 % change on previous year | -1.33 % change on previous year | 16.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1552 % change on previous year | -1.54 % change on previous year | 3.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9533 % change on previous year | -0.9779 % change on previous year | 2.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3782 % change on previous year | -1.17 % change on previous year | 0.5817 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 151 Spain -1.08 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Argentina -1.09 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Estonia -1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Saint Helena -1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Malaysia -1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Colombia -1.2 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Iceland
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,661 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,167 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,056 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0838 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iceland?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iceland was -1.17 % 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 16.81 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.03 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Iceland rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Iceland ranks 154th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 280.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.