Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Southern Asia

MDG: Southern Asia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 4.11 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.11 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 990.3%
Rank
6th
of 221 groups
All-time high
7.37 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-43.86 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Southern Asia, 1971–2024

-40-200197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Southern Asia stood at 4.11 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 990.3% on the previous year and up 412.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Southern Asia peaked at 7.37 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -43.86 % change on previous year, in 1971.

MDG: Southern Asia ranks 6th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

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: Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in MDG: Southern Asia, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -43.86 % change on previous year
1972 4.02 % change on previous year -109.2%
1973 7.37 % change on previous year +83.6%
1974 1.54 % change on previous year -79.1%
1975 3.73 % change on previous year +141.7%
1976 2.2 % change on previous year -41.1%
1977 4.38 % change on previous year +99.0%
1978 -1.55 % change on previous year -135.4%
1979 1.16 % change on previous year -174.9%
1980 3.77 % change on previous year +225.3%
1981 3.53 % change on previous year -6.4%
1982 2.62 % change on previous year -25.8%
1983 4.78 % change on previous year +82.5%
1984 3.86 % change on previous year -19.2%
1985 2.09 % change on previous year -45.9%
1986 4.12 % change on previous year +97.2%
1987 0.5807 % change on previous year -85.9%
1988 5.45 % change on previous year +839.2%
1989 5.51 % change on previous year +0.9%
1990 2.63 % change on previous year -52.2%
1991 2.63 % change on previous year -0.1%
1992 2.94 % change on previous year +12.0%
1993 3.59 % change on previous year +22.1%
1994 2.82 % change on previous year -21.3%
1995 1.25 % change on previous year -55.8%
1996 0.9526 % change on previous year -23.7%
1997 0.715 % change on previous year -24.9%
1998 -0.2362 % change on previous year -133.0%
1999 1.2 % change on previous year -608.7%
2000 1.9 % change on previous year +58.0%
2001 0.0571 % change on previous year -97.0%
2002 2.19 % change on previous year +3745.6%
2003 7.36 % change on previous year +235.3%
2004 2.59 % change on previous year -64.9%
2005 2.08 % change on previous year -19.6%
2006 1.79 % change on previous year -13.8%
2007 2.36 % change on previous year +31.8%
2008 0.8085 % change on previous year -65.8%
2009 0.0909 % change on previous year -88.8%
2010 0.6654 % change on previous year +632.3%
2011 0.1037 % change on previous year -84.4%
2012 1.31 % change on previous year +1165.5%
2013 1.7 % change on previous year +29.5%
2014 -1.31 % change on previous year -177.2%
2015 0.5352 % change on previous year -140.8%
2016 4.61 % change on previous year +760.6%
2017 -1.29 % change on previous year -128.0%
2018 -9.49 % change on previous year +636.0%
2019 -0.6835 % change on previous year -92.8%
2020 0.9977 % change on previous year -246.0%
2021 0.4157 % change on previous year -58.3%
2022 5.18 % change on previous year +1146.8%
2023 0.3766 % change on previous year -92.7%
2024 4.11 % change on previous year +990.3%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Southern Asia 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.

YearChange FromTo
2002 +3745.6% 0.0571 % change on previous year 2.19 % change on previous year
2012 +1165.5% 0.1037 % change on previous year 1.31 % change on previous year
2022 +1146.8% 0.4157 % change on previous year 5.18 % change on previous year
2024 +990.3% 0.3766 % change on previous year 4.11 % change on previous year
1988 +839.2% 0.5807 % change on previous year 5.45 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -2.33 % change on previous year -43.86 % change on previous year 7.37 % change on previous year 9
1980s 3.63 % change on previous year 0.5807 % change on previous year 5.51 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.85 % change on previous year -0.2362 % change on previous year 3.59 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.12 % change on previous year 0.0571 % change on previous year 7.36 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.3849 % change on previous year -9.49 % change on previous year 4.61 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.22 % change on previous year 0.3766 % change on previous year 5.18 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near MDG: Southern Asia

  1. 3 Angola 17.64 % change on previous year compare
  2. 4 Bahamas 15.04 % change on previous year compare
  3. 5 Comoros 14.41 % change on previous year compare
  4. 6 Suriname 10.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 7 Papua New Guinea 10.31 % change on previous year compare
  6. 8 Burkina Faso 8.2 % change on previous year compare
  7. 9 Jamaica 8.14 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Southern Asia?
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in MDG: Southern Asia was 4.11 % 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: Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 7.37 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in MDG: Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -43.86 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does MDG: Southern Asia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
MDG: Southern Asia ranks 6th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in MDG: Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 412.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MDG: Southern Asia data come from?
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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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Indicator
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
439 places, 20,090 data points, 1971–2025
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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.