Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Northern Africa
MDG: Northern Africa: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.42 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Northern Africa, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
MDG: Northern Africa recorded 1.42 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
The figure is down 73.9% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Northern Africa peaked at 7.4 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -3.52 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places MDG: Northern Africa 52nd out of 221 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 MDG: Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +89.7% |
| 1973 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1974 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 1975 | 4.54 % change on previous year | +118.5% |
| 1976 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 1977 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1978 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1979 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 3.87 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 1981 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1982 | 4.21 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 1983 | 4.73 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1984 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 1985 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 1986 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +62.8% |
| 1987 | 4.03 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 1990 | -3.52 % change on previous year | -248.3% |
| 1991 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -271.8% |
| 1992 | -0.8508 % change on previous year | -114.1% |
| 1993 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -468.0% |
| 1994 | 7.4 % change on previous year | +136.2% |
| 1995 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 1996 | 5.97 % change on previous year | -518.4% |
| 1997 | 0.8427 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 1998 | 0.3942 % change on previous year | -53.2% |
| 1999 | 0.8188 % change on previous year | +107.7% |
| 2000 | 0.3674 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 2001 | -0.5397 % change on previous year | -246.9% |
| 2002 | 0.5011 % change on previous year | -192.9% |
| 2003 | -0.2579 % change on previous year | -151.5% |
| 2004 | -0.6676 % change on previous year | +158.9% |
| 2005 | 7.39 % change on previous year | -1207.4% |
| 2006 | -0.1078 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0681 % change on previous year | -163.2% |
| 2008 | -0.1482 % change on previous year | -317.6% |
| 2009 | -2.54 % change on previous year | +1617.2% |
| 2010 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 2011 | -0.7821 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 2012 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -629.9% |
| 2013 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 2014 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2015 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +114.0% |
| 2016 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +19.7% |
| 2017 | 3.25 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 3.46 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2021 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 2022 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -155.1% |
| 2023 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -460.3% |
| 2024 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Northern Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -1617.2% | -0.1482 % change on previous year | -2.54 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | +1207.4% | -0.6676 % change on previous year | 7.39 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.62 % change on previous year | 2.08 % change on previous year | 5.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.59 % change on previous year | 2.21 % change on previous year | 4.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.88 % change on previous year | -3.52 % change on previous year | 7.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4063 % change on previous year | -2.54 % change on previous year | 7.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.38 % change on previous year | -0.7821 % change on previous year | 4.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.49 % change on previous year | -1.51 % change on previous year | 5.45 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near MDG: Northern Africa
- 49 Cameroon 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Zambia 2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Saudi Arabia 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Sierra Leone 2.52 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Austria 2.46 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Ethiopia 2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Gambia 2.4 % change on previous year compare
More education data for MDG: Northern Africa
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14.13 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 11.37 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 5.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.09 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 4.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23.16 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27.57 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 697,877 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.60 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Northern Africa?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Northern Africa was 1.42 % 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 MDG: Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.4 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in MDG: Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.52 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does MDG: Northern Africa rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- MDG: Northern Africa ranks 52nd out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in MDG: Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this MDG: Northern Africa 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.