Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Maldives
Maldives: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -3.52 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Maldives, 1993–2024
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 Maldives is -3.52 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 246.4% on the previous year and down 196.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Maldives peaked at 46.36 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -8.57 % change on previous year, in 2005.
That places Maldives 191st out of 218 countries with data for 2024, 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 Maldives, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 5.37 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 1995 | -0.3575 % change on previous year | -106.7% |
| 1996 | 0.9599 % change on previous year | -368.5% |
| 1997 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -301.4% |
| 1998 | 46.36 % change on previous year | -2498.8% |
| 1999 | 0.7223 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 2000 | -0.713 % change on previous year | -198.7% |
| 2001 | -3.36 % change on previous year | +370.8% |
| 2002 | -3.96 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 2003 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2004 | -4.34 % change on previous year | +42.7% |
| 2005 | -8.57 % change on previous year | +97.7% |
| 2006 | -5.36 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 2007 | -8.22 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 2008 | -6.34 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2009 | -5.11 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2010 | -6.09 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 2011 | -4.18 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2012 | -3.89 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2013 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2014 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -408.5% |
| 2015 | 6.49 % change on previous year | +78.6% |
| 2016 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 2017 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 4.21 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 2019 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2023 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2024 | -3.52 % change on previous year | -246.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.25 % change on previous year | -1.93 % change on previous year | 46.36 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -4.9 % change on previous year | -8.57 % change on previous year | -0.713 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 % change on previous year | -6.09 % change on previous year | 6.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8485 % change on previous year | -3.52 % change on previous year | 3.66 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 188 Djibouti -3.13 % change on previous year compare
- 189 Viet Nam -3.44 % change on previous year compare
- 190 Tokelau -3.45 % change on previous year compare
- 192 Saint Pierre and Miquelon -3.53 % change on previous year
- 193 Cuba -3.62 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Azerbaijan -3.68 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Maldives
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3,474 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,838 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,920 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 33,002 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 44,013 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0834 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Maldives?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Maldives was -3.52 % 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 Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 46.36 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.57 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Maldives rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Maldives ranks 191st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 196.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives 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.