Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius
Mauritius: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -5.02 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius stood at -5.02 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 356.7% on the previous year and down 53.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius peaked at 5.21 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -5.88 % change on previous year, in 1979.
Mauritius ranks 203rd 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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +68.5% |
| 1973 | -0.5102 % change on previous year | -123.6% |
| 1974 | -1.56 % change on previous year | +205.5% |
| 1975 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 1976 | -4.15 % change on previous year | +243.0% |
| 1977 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 1978 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 1979 | -5.88 % change on previous year | +220.3% |
| 1980 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -81.4% |
| 1981 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -575.0% |
| 1982 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 1983 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 1984 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -287.9% |
| 1985 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -260.5% |
| 1986 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1987 | -0.3919 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1988 | -2.77 % change on previous year | +607.4% |
| 1989 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 1990 | -0.3176 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 1991 | -1.64 % change on previous year | +417.2% |
| 1992 | -4.06 % change on previous year | +147.4% |
| 1993 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1994 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 1995 | -0.2208 % change on previous year | -88.3% |
| 1996 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -724.2% |
| 1997 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +46.7% |
| 1998 | 2.67 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 1999 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 2000 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 2001 | -0.8518 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 2002 | -1.23 % change on previous year | +44.7% |
| 2003 | -2.13 % change on previous year | +72.5% |
| 2004 | -2.62 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 2005 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 2006 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2007 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2008 | -0.2414 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2009 | -0.9242 % change on previous year | +282.9% |
| 2010 | -0.4155 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 2011 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +179.7% |
| 2012 | -2.1 % change on previous year | +80.3% |
| 2013 | -4.21 % change on previous year | +100.7% |
| 2014 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 2015 | -3.68 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2016 | -4.06 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 2017 | -4.43 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2018 | -3.6 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2019 | -4.36 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 2020 | -3.75 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -152.2% |
| 2024 | -5.02 % change on previous year | -356.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.56 % change on previous year | -5.88 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.6128 % change on previous year | -2.77 % change on previous year | 5.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3011 % change on previous year | -4.06 % change on previous year | 2.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.23 % change on previous year | -2.62 % change on previous year | 1.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.13 % change on previous year | -4.43 % change on previous year | -0.4155 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.27 % change on previous year | -5.02 % change on previous year | 1.96 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 200 Kuwait -4.44 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Saint Lucia -4.55 % change on previous year compare
- 202 Anguilla -4.77 % change on previous year compare
- 204 San Marino -5.06 % change on previous year compare
- 205 Barbados -5.2 % change on previous year compare
- 206 Cayman Islands -5.27 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Mauritius
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,330 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,956 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,539 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 100,395 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 84,530 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0679 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius was -5.02 % 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 Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 5.21 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.88 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does Mauritius rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Mauritius ranks 203rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.