Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India
India: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -8.85 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India stood at -8.85 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is down 264.4% on the previous year and down 17,057.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India peaked at 9.01 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -8.85 % change on previous year, in 2025.
That places India 215th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, 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 India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 6.09 % change on previous year | +95.9% |
| 1974 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 1975 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +136.1% |
| 1976 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 1977 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +317.6% |
| 1978 | -2.46 % change on previous year | -147.5% |
| 1979 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -174.9% |
| 1980 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +104.2% |
| 1981 | 3.78 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1983 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 1984 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1985 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -58.1% |
| 1986 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +157.1% |
| 1987 | -0.356 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 1988 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -1173.7% |
| 1989 | 5.84 % change on previous year | +52.7% |
| 1990 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 1991 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1992 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +34.1% |
| 1993 | 3.73 % change on previous year | +50.5% |
| 1994 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1995 | 0.7791 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1996 | 0.6328 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1997 | 0.5978 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1998 | -0.885 % change on previous year | -248.0% |
| 1999 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -262.4% |
| 2000 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +64.6% |
| 2001 | 0.1884 % change on previous year | -92.0% |
| 2002 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +538.0% |
| 2003 | 9.01 % change on previous year | +649.3% |
| 2008 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 2009 | -0.6819 % change on previous year | -159.6% |
| 2010 | 0.0332 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 2011 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -6830.4% |
| 2012 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -250.4% |
| 2013 | -5.6 % change on previous year | -266.3% |
| 2014 | -3.14 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 2015 | -0.0516 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 2016 | -0.9896 % change on previous year | +1817.7% |
| 2017 | -2.18 % change on previous year | +120.0% |
| 2018 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2019 | -1.91 % change on previous year | +65.2% |
| 2020 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -172.3% |
| 2021 | 0.2695 % change on previous year | -80.5% |
| 2022 | 7.64 % change on previous year | +2733.8% |
| 2023 | -0.0381 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 2024 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -14245.4% |
| 2025 | -8.85 % change on previous year | -264.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.36 % change on previous year | -2.46 % change on previous year | 6.09 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 3.4 % change on previous year | -0.356 % change on previous year | 5.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.5 % change on previous year | -0.885 % change on previous year | 3.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.2 % change on previous year | -0.6819 % change on previous year | 9.01 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | -1.39 % change on previous year | -5.6 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9631 % change on previous year | -8.85 % change on previous year | 7.64 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 212 Marshall Islands -7.67 % change on previous year compare
- 213 Aruba -8.14 % change on previous year compare
- 214 Ukraine -8.28 % change on previous year compare
- 216 Antigua and Barbuda -9.86 % change on previous year compare
- 217 Niue -12.78 % change on previous year compare
- 218 British Virgin Islands -34.93 % change on previous year compare
More education data for India
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India was -8.85 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 9.01 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.85 % change on previous year in 2025.
- How does India rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- India ranks 215th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17,057.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.