Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Niger
Niger: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.6666 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Niger, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Niger stood at -0.6666 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of down 117.1% on the previous year and down 113.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Niger peaked at 17.52 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -0.6666 % change on previous year, in 2024.
That places Niger 138th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 6.75 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 9.46 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1975 | 9.55 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 17.52 % change on previous year | +83.5% |
| 1977 | 12.19 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 1978 | 10.58 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1979 | 6.15 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 1980 | 12.08 % change on previous year | +96.3% |
| 1981 | 9.05 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1982 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 1983 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1984 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +35.9% |
| 1985 | 0.5978 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
| 1986 | 9.74 % change on previous year | +1529.0% |
| 1987 | 6.38 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 1988 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 1989 | 7.91 % change on previous year | +211.4% |
| 1990 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 1991 | 7 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1992 | 0.3756 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 1993 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +1046.5% |
| 1994 | 6.44 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 1995 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1996 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1997 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +67.3% |
| 1998 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 1999 | 9.9 % change on previous year | +158.3% |
| 2000 | 9.38 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 13.31 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 2002 | 15.9 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 2003 | 12.69 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2004 | 14.28 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 8.57 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 2006 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2007 | 9.68 % change on previous year | +66.1% |
| 2008 | 12.48 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 11.87 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 11.09 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 10.64 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 7.35 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 2013 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 2014 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 7.38 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
| 2016 | 6.8 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 6.01 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2022 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2023 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2024 | -0.6666 % change on previous year | -117.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.86 % change on previous year | 6.15 % change on previous year | 17.52 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.72 % change on previous year | 0.5978 % change on previous year | 12.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.04 % change on previous year | 0.3756 % change on previous year | 9.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.4 % change on previous year | 5.83 % change on previous year | 15.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.5 % change on previous year | 5.11 % change on previous year | 11.09 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.3 % change on previous year | -0.6666 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 135 Mongolia -0.5431 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Micronesia, Federated States of -0.5496 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Russian Federation -0.6461 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Kenya -0.7181 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Gabon -0.7291 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Norway -0.7841 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Niger
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 28,148 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 208,506 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 98,608 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 870,368 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.00 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.6666 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1111 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Niger?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Niger was -0.6666 % 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 17.52 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.6666 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Niger rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Niger ranks 138th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 113.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.