Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Liberia
Liberia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.417 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Liberia, 1971–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Liberia is -0.417 % change on previous year, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 92.8% on the previous year and down 100.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Liberia peaked at 83.02 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -5.83 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Liberia ranks 131st 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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.16 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1976 | -3.69 % change on previous year | -159.9% |
| 1979 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -202.0% |
| 1980 | 9.33 % change on previous year | +147.9% |
| 1999 | 33.57 % change on previous year | +259.9% |
| 2000 | 25.44 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2009 | 12.1 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 2014 | 83.02 % change on previous year | +585.9% |
| 2015 | 0.0624 % change on previous year | -99.9% |
| 2016 | -4.29 % change on previous year | -6970.4% |
| 2017 | -2.99 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 2021 | -5.83 % change on previous year | +95.2% |
| 2022 | -0.417 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.04 % change on previous year | -3.69 % change on previous year | 6.16 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 9.33 % change on previous year | 9.33 % change on previous year | 9.33 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1990s | 33.57 % change on previous year | 33.57 % change on previous year | 33.57 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 18.77 % change on previous year | 12.1 % change on previous year | 25.44 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 18.95 % change on previous year | -4.29 % change on previous year | 83.02 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | -3.12 % change on previous year | -5.83 % change on previous year | -0.417 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 128 Turkmenistan -0.3347 % change on previous year
- 129 Republic of Moldova -0.387 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Togo -0.4127 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Zimbabwe -0.4866 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Lithuania -0.4914 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Slovenia -0.4941 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Liberia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,857 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,815 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 123,519 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 123,876 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 569,741 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.417 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.106 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Liberia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Liberia was -0.417 % 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 83.02 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.83 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Liberia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Liberia ranks 131st out of 218 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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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How this figure is calculated
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.