Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland
Ireland: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.49 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland, 1972–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2022, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland stood at -1.49 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 35.9% on the previous year and down 212.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland peaked at 29.64 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -3.49 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Ireland ranks 165th 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -0.035 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -3058.2% |
| 1974 | -0.9428 % change on previous year | -191.0% |
| 1975 | 0.5814 % change on previous year | -161.7% |
| 1976 | 0.6462 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 1977 | 0.3987 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1978 | 0.9768 % change on previous year | +145.0% |
| 1979 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 0.8738 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1981 | 0.4187 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1982 | 0.2079 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 1983 | 0.1587 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 1984 | -0.2598 % change on previous year | -263.7% |
| 1985 | 0.0526 % change on previous year | -120.2% |
| 1986 | -0.102 % change on previous year | -294.0% |
| 1987 | 0.4555 % change on previous year | -546.6% |
| 1988 | 0.2966 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 1989 | 0.0614 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1990 | -0.2988 % change on previous year | -586.6% |
| 1991 | -1.34 % change on previous year | +347.5% |
| 1992 | -1.96 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 1993 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 1994 | -2.54 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 1995 | -2.81 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1996 | -3.49 % change on previous year | +24.2% |
| 1997 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 1998 | 29.64 % change on previous year | -1330.2% |
| 1999 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -106.3% |
| 2000 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2001 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2002 | 0.5252 % change on previous year | -139.2% |
| 2003 | 0.3747 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 2004 | 0.6244 % change on previous year | +66.6% |
| 2005 | 0.8097 % change on previous year | +29.7% |
| 2006 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +104.8% |
| 2007 | 3.09 % change on previous year | +86.2% |
| 2008 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2009 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 2011 | 1 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2012 | 1.32 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 2013 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +39.4% |
| 2014 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 1.6 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 2018 | 0.9216 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 0.7427 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3318 % change on previous year | -55.3% |
| 2021 | -2.32 % change on previous year | -798.8% |
| 2022 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.4613 % change on previous year | -0.9428 % change on previous year | 1.04 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.2163 % change on previous year | -0.2598 % change on previous year | 0.8738 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.14 % change on previous year | -3.49 % change on previous year | 29.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9 % change on previous year | -1.52 % change on previous year | 3.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.32 % change on previous year | 0.7427 % change on previous year | 1.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.16 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | 0.3318 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 162 Fiji -1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Uruguay -1.35 % change on previous year compare
- 164 South Africa -1.44 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Morocco -1.63 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Bosnia and Herzegovina -1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Myanmar -1.64 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland was -1.49 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 29.64 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.49 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Ireland rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Ireland ranks 165th out of 218 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 212.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.