Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq
Iraq: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.26 % change on previous year in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq, 1972–2004
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2004, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq stood at 1.26 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq peaked at 20.08 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -15.13 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Iraq ranks 81st of 218 countries on this measure, 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 8.55 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 8.57 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 8.16 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 16.55 % change on previous year | +102.7% |
| 1977 | 9.78 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 1978 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 1979 | 20.08 % change on previous year | +296.1% |
| 1980 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 1981 | 0.2579 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1982 | 0.807 % change on previous year | +212.9% |
| 1983 | -0.6121 % change on previous year | -175.8% |
| 1984 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -584.1% |
| 1985 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 1986 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 3.72 % change on previous year | +66.6% |
| 1988 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1989 | 0.8736 % change on previous year | -66.4% |
| 1992 | -15.13 % change on previous year | -1832.3% |
| 1993 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 2000 | 0.9851 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2004 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.69 % change on previous year | 5.07 % change on previous year | 20.08 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.1 % change on previous year | -0.6121 % change on previous year | 6.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -6.98 % change on previous year | -15.13 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.12 % change on previous year | 0.9851 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 78 United States of America 1.33 % change on previous year
- 79 Nepal 1.31 % change on previous year compare
- 80 Macau, China 1.31 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Tunisia 1.24 % change on previous year compare
- 83 Nigeria 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 84 New Zealand 1.15 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq was 1.26 % change on previous year in 2004, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 20.08 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.13 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Iraq rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Iraq ranks 81st out of 218 countries with data for 2004.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.