Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Norway
Norway: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.7841 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Norway, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Norway recorded -0.7841 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of down 92.7% on the previous year and down 460.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Norway peaked at 21.48 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -3.95 % change on previous year, in 1985.
That places Norway 141st 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.2251 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -2.97 % change on previous year | -1421.0% |
| 1974 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -151.3% |
| 1975 | 1.53 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 0.9235 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 1977 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +68.3% |
| 1978 | 0.1206 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 1979 | -0.1361 % change on previous year | -212.8% |
| 1980 | -0.4095 % change on previous year | +200.8% |
| 1981 | -1.1 % change on previous year | +167.7% |
| 1982 | -1.69 % change on previous year | +54.0% |
| 1983 | -2.84 % change on previous year | +68.2% |
| 1984 | -2.98 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1985 | -3.95 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 1986 | -3.44 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 1987 | -2.92 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1988 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1989 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 1990 | -0.5711 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1991 | -0.376 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1992 | -0.296 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1993 | -0.342 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 1994 | 0.7897 % change on previous year | -330.9% |
| 1995 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +70.5% |
| 1996 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
| 1997 | 3.08 % change on previous year | +44.4% |
| 1998 | 21.48 % change on previous year | +598.4% |
| 1999 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 2000 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 2001 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 2002 | 0.6964 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 2003 | 0.7389 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2004 | -0.0631 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 2005 | -0.6229 % change on previous year | +887.1% |
| 2006 | 0.0065 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 2007 | 0.2483 % change on previous year | +3710.5% |
| 2008 | -0.2698 % change on previous year | -208.6% |
| 2009 | -0.6555 % change on previous year | +143.0% |
| 2010 | -0.6366 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2011 | -0.1696 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0043 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 2013 | 0.3879 % change on previous year | +9021.8% |
| 2014 | 0.2174 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2015 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +434.2% |
| 2016 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +50.3% |
| 2017 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 2018 | 0.6111 % change on previous year | -57.1% |
| 2019 | 0.2906 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 2020 | -0.5432 % change on previous year | -286.9% |
| 2021 | -0.5045 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2022 | -0.9737 % change on previous year | +93.0% |
| 2023 | -0.4069 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 2024 | -0.7841 % change on previous year | +92.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3465 % change on previous year | -2.97 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -2.34 % change on previous year | -3.95 % change on previous year | -0.4095 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.98 % change on previous year | -0.5711 % change on previous year | 21.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3592 % change on previous year | -0.6555 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5038 % change on previous year | -0.6366 % change on previous year | 1.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6425 % change on previous year | -0.9737 % change on previous year | -0.4069 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 138 Niger -0.6666 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Kenya -0.7181 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Gabon -0.7291 % change on previous year compare
- 142 North Macedonia -0.8051 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Lesotho -0.8093 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Georgia -0.8392 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Norway
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 59,473 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,282 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,636 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 469,508 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 434,422 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7841 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.078 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Norway?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Norway was -0.7841 % 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 21.48 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.95 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Norway rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Norway ranks 141st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 460.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.