Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malta
Malta: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.1 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malta, 1972–2023
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 Malta is 1.1 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 202.7% on the previous year and up 194.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malta peaked at 4.19 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -7.84 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Malta 86th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -6.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -7.49 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 1974 | -5.99 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1975 | -6.9 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 1976 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -76.7% |
| 1977 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -314.3% |
| 1978 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 1979 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +68.3% |
| 1980 | 0.7139 % change on previous year | -73.8% |
| 1981 | 1.9 % change on previous year | +165.5% |
| 1982 | 0.375 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 1983 | 0.0633 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 1984 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +3607.2% |
| 1985 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +78.6% |
| 1986 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -44.1% |
| 1987 | 0.2263 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 1988 | 0.6663 % change on previous year | +194.5% |
| 1989 | 0.4431 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1990 | 0.7896 % change on previous year | +78.2% |
| 1991 | -0.3161 % change on previous year | -140.0% |
| 1992 | -3.45 % change on previous year | +991.5% |
| 1993 | -0.3874 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 1994 | -0.3438 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1995 | -0.8907 % change on previous year | +159.1% |
| 1996 | 0.6334 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 1997 | 0.2863 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 1998 | -0.3194 % change on previous year | -211.6% |
| 1999 | -0.9841 % change on previous year | +208.1% |
| 2000 | -1.87 % change on previous year | +90.1% |
| 2001 | -2.13 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2002 | -2.42 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2003 | -3.08 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 2004 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2005 | -4.73 % change on previous year | +132.0% |
| 2006 | -2.28 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2007 | -3.86 % change on previous year | +69.6% |
| 2008 | -3.72 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2009 | -7.84 % change on previous year | +110.9% |
| 2010 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2011 | -3.64 % change on previous year | -389.0% |
| 2012 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2013 | 0.3734 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2014 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +372.1% |
| 2015 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 2016 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 2019 | 0.9649 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 2020 | 0.9221 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2021 | -0.3477 % change on previous year | -137.7% |
| 2022 | 0.3638 % change on previous year | -204.6% |
| 2023 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +202.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2.58 % change on previous year | -7.49 % change on previous year | 3.45 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.33 % change on previous year | 0.0633 % change on previous year | 4.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.4982 % change on previous year | -3.45 % change on previous year | 0.7896 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.4 % change on previous year | -7.84 % change on previous year | -1.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.846 % change on previous year | -3.64 % change on previous year | 2.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5098 % change on previous year | -0.3477 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 83 Nigeria 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 84 New Zealand 1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Bermuda 1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Slovakia 1.06 % change on previous year compare
- 88 New Caledonia 1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Congo 1.03 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Malta
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,664 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,949 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,626 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,424 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 27,337 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0495 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malta?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malta was 1.1 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 4.19 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.84 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Malta rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Malta ranks 86th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.