Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Myanmar
Myanmar: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.64 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Myanmar, 1972–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2018, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Myanmar stood at -1.64 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 230.9% on the previous year and down 185.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Myanmar peaked at 11.06 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -6.81 % change on previous year, in 1990.
Myanmar ranks 168th 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.6586 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +381.7% |
| 1974 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -44.1% |
| 1977 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 1978 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +61.6% |
| 1979 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 1980 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 4.54 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 1982 | 6.21 % change on previous year | +36.9% |
| 1983 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 1984 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 1985 | -0.4926 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 1986 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -516.6% |
| 1987 | 6.35 % change on previous year | +209.5% |
| 1988 | 0.731 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 1989 | 3.09 % change on previous year | +323.0% |
| 1990 | -6.81 % change on previous year | -320.3% |
| 1991 | 11.06 % change on previous year | -262.4% |
| 1992 | 9 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 1993 | 0.8526 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1994 | -0.3938 % change on previous year | -146.2% |
| 1995 | -6.2 % change on previous year | +1474.3% |
| 1996 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 1997 | -5.13 % change on previous year | +142.9% |
| 2000 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -151.5% |
| 2001 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -159.6% |
| 2002 | -0.0563 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 2003 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -4209.0% |
| 2004 | 0.8862 % change on previous year | -61.7% |
| 2005 | 0.3152 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 2006 | 0.4292 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 2007 | 0.8882 % change on previous year | +106.9% |
| 2008 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +115.7% |
| 2009 | -0.2938 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 2010 | 0.6148 % change on previous year | -309.3% |
| 2017 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +104.3% |
| 2018 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -230.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.61 % change on previous year | 0.6586 % change on previous year | 4.12 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 3.11 % change on previous year | -0.4926 % change on previous year | 6.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0345 % change on previous year | -6.81 % change on previous year | 11.06 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.7465 % change on previous year | -1.57 % change on previous year | 2.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0755 % change on previous year | -1.64 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 165 Ireland -1.49 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Morocco -1.63 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Bosnia and Herzegovina -1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Greece -1.67 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Belarus -1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 171 Kiribati -1.8 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Myanmar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 153,660 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 25,434 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 76,947 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,156 (2018)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.19 million (2018)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.64 % change on previous year (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1014 units per person (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Myanmar?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Myanmar was -1.64 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 11.06 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.81 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Myanmar rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Myanmar ranks 168th out of 218 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 185.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.