Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Lesotho
Lesotho: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.8093 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Lesotho, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded -0.8093 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
The figure is up 31.3% on the previous year and up 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Lesotho peaked at 16.31 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -7.48 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places Lesotho 143rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -2.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -227.7% |
| 1973 | 6.27 % change on previous year | +117.1% |
| 1974 | 16.31 % change on previous year | +160.3% |
| 1975 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 1976 | 0.0369 % change on previous year | -97.9% |
| 1977 | 1.81 % change on previous year | +4794.5% |
| 1978 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 1979 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +179.7% |
| 1980 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 1981 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
| 1982 | 7.3 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 1983 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 1984 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 1985 | 5.55 % change on previous year | +103.7% |
| 1986 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 1987 | 3.99 % change on previous year | +144.4% |
| 1988 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 0.9533 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 1990 | 0.8067 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1991 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +235.3% |
| 1992 | 0.4189 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 1993 | -2.31 % change on previous year | -651.7% |
| 1994 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -254.6% |
| 1995 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1996 | -0.8949 % change on previous year | -129.6% |
| 1997 | -1.53 % change on previous year | +71.0% |
| 1998 | 0.1735 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 1999 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -815.0% |
| 2000 | 12.55 % change on previous year | -1111.5% |
| 2001 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2002 | 0.8822 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2003 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +199.2% |
| 2004 | -0.6309 % change on previous year | -123.9% |
| 2005 | -1.11 % change on previous year | +75.6% |
| 2006 | 0.6103 % change on previous year | -155.1% |
| 2007 | -5.63 % change on previous year | -1022.3% |
| 2008 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 2009 | -1.67 % change on previous year | +36.7% |
| 2010 | -0.1916 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 2011 | -0.8339 % change on previous year | +335.3% |
| 2012 | -0.9721 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 2013 | -3.2 % change on previous year | +229.4% |
| 2014 | -0.9259 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 2015 | -1.21 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 2016 | -0.2436 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 2017 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -916.4% |
| 2018 | -7.48 % change on previous year | -475.9% |
| 2019 | -3.13 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 2020 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2021 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2022 | -0.5074 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2023 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +132.0% |
| 2024 | -0.8093 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.45 % change on previous year | -2.26 % change on previous year | 16.31 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.02 % change on previous year | 0.9533 % change on previous year | 7.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4719 % change on previous year | -2.31 % change on previous year | 3.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7457 % change on previous year | -5.63 % change on previous year | 12.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.62 % change on previous year | -7.48 % change on previous year | 1.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.26 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | -0.5074 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 140 Gabon -0.7291 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Norway -0.7841 % change on previous year compare
- 142 North Macedonia -0.8051 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Georgia -0.8392 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Denmark -0.8558 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Sweden -0.8572 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Lesotho
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1324 units per person (2024)
- 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 Lesotho?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Lesotho was -0.8093 % 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 16.31 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.48 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Lesotho rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Lesotho ranks 143rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.