Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Panama
Panama: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.02 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Panama, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Panama stood at 2.02 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 135.4% on the previous year and up 194.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Panama peaked at 12.64 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -5.71 % change on previous year, in 2023.
That places Panama 64th 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.29 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 1973 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 1974 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1975 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 1976 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 1977 | 0.4368 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 1978 | 0.8634 % change on previous year | +97.7% |
| 1979 | -0.9413 % change on previous year | -209.0% |
| 1980 | -0.7936 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1981 | -0.6764 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1982 | 0.4477 % change on previous year | -166.2% |
| 1983 | -0.3234 % change on previous year | -172.2% |
| 1984 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -417.8% |
| 1985 | 0.3049 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
| 1986 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +235.6% |
| 1987 | 0.7337 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 1988 | -0.2701 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 1989 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -644.3% |
| 1990 | 0.2124 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1991 | -0.2612 % change on previous year | -223.0% |
| 1992 | 0.8712 % change on previous year | -433.5% |
| 1993 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +38.1% |
| 1994 | 0.27 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 1995 | 0.9794 % change on previous year | +262.8% |
| 1996 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +164.4% |
| 2000 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2001 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +45.8% |
| 2003 | -0.0002 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -993499.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0733 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 2006 | 1.58 % change on previous year | +2054.9% |
| 2007 | 2.11 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 2008 | -0.2396 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 2009 | -1.01 % change on previous year | +320.1% |
| 2010 | -0.1999 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 2011 | -0.0109 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2012 | -0.5506 % change on previous year | +4944.3% |
| 2013 | -0.2982 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 2014 | -2.14 % change on previous year | +618.1% |
| 2015 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2016 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -206.1% |
| 2020 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 2021 | 6.83 % change on previous year | +128.7% |
| 2022 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 2023 | -5.71 % change on previous year | -506.1% |
| 2024 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.31 % change on previous year | -0.9413 % change on previous year | 12.64 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.2944 % change on previous year | -0.7936 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8378 % change on previous year | -0.2612 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 1.16 % change on previous year | -1.01 % change on previous year | 2.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6505 % change on previous year | -2.14 % change on previous year | 2.18 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.51 % change on previous year | -5.71 % change on previous year | 6.83 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 61 Palestine, State of 2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Sao Tome and Principe 2.14 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Uganda 2.13 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Portugal 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Martinique 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Türkiye 1.87 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Panama
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,777 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,042 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,857 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 46,052 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 311,983 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0999 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Panama?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Panama was 2.02 % 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 12.64 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.71 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Panama rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Panama ranks 64th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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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- 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.