Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -3.81 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded -3.81 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 110.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico peaked at 2.48 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -9.96 % change on previous year, in 2011.
Puerto Rico ranks 195th 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 Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.627 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -0.7807 % change on previous year | -224.5% |
| 1974 | -2.11 % change on previous year | +170.2% |
| 1975 | -5.03 % change on previous year | +138.3% |
| 1976 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 1977 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -217.1% |
| 2010 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -154.2% |
| 2011 | -9.96 % change on previous year | +640.6% |
| 2012 | -0.528 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 2013 | -1.76 % change on previous year | +233.4% |
| 2014 | -1.81 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2015 | -3.24 % change on previous year | +78.7% |
| 2016 | -9.19 % change on previous year | +184.1% |
| 2024 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -58.6% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's -3.81 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.0368 % change on previous year, 103.4× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's -3.81 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -1.09 % change on previous year, 3.5× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.15 % change on previous year | -5.03 % change on previous year | 2.48 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | -3.98 % change on previous year | -9.96 % change on previous year | -0.528 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -3.81 % change on previous year | -3.81 % change on previous year | -3.81 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 192 Saint Pierre and Miquelon -3.53 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Cuba -3.62 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Azerbaijan -3.68 % change on previous year compare
- 196 American Samoa -3.85 % change on previous year compare
- 197 Honduras -3.88 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Albania -4 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Puerto Rico
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 20,845 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,445 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,807 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 171,527 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 144,542 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0451 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico was -3.81 % 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 2.48 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.96 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Puerto Rico ranks 195th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 110.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.