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

Latest (2024)
-0.7841 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 92.7%
World rank
141st
of 218 countries
All-time high
21.48 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-3.95 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Norway, 1972–2024

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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

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Norway, 1972 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 138 Niger -0.6666 % change on previous year compare
  2. 139 Kenya -0.7181 % change on previous year compare
  3. 140 Gabon -0.7291 % change on previous year compare
  4. 142 North Macedonia -0.8051 % change on previous year compare
  5. 143 Lesotho -0.8093 % change on previous year compare
  6. 144 Georgia -0.8392 % change on previous year compare

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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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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.