Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Rwanda
Rwanda: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 5.93 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Rwanda, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 5.93 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 69.8% on the previous year and up 5,338.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Rwanda peaked at 11.28 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -3.51 % change on previous year, in 1972.
That places Rwanda 13th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -3.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1974 | -0.4251 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1975 | -2.77 % change on previous year | +552.5% |
| 1976 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -238.0% |
| 1977 | 8.13 % change on previous year | +112.3% |
| 1978 | 6.75 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 1979 | 11.28 % change on previous year | +67.2% |
| 1980 | 8.45 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1981 | 10.01 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 1982 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 1983 | -0.2839 % change on previous year | -105.5% |
| 1984 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -847.3% |
| 1985 | 3.45 % change on previous year | +62.8% |
| 1986 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +70.7% |
| 1987 | 8.52 % change on previous year | +44.4% |
| 1988 | 7.79 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1989 | 6.57 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 1990 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1991 | 4.53 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 1992 | 5.92 % change on previous year | +30.6% |
| 1998 | 10.04 % change on previous year | +69.7% |
| 1999 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2000 | 11.1 % change on previous year | +685.9% |
| 2001 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 2002 | 3.99 % change on previous year | +30.2% |
| 2003 | 6.65 % change on previous year | +66.5% |
| 2004 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 6.01 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2006 | 8.73 % change on previous year | +45.3% |
| 2007 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 2008 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2009 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +83.4% |
| 2010 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 2011 | 1.82 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3128 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2014 | -0.1132 % change on previous year | -136.2% |
| 2015 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -1986.7% |
| 2016 | 3.9 % change on previous year | +82.5% |
| 2017 | -0.2313 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 2018 | -1.44 % change on previous year | +524.0% |
| 2019 | 0.3499 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 2022 | 0.4921 % change on previous year | +40.6% |
| 2023 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +609.8% |
| 2024 | 5.93 % change on previous year | +69.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.76 % change on previous year | -3.51 % change on previous year | 11.28 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.77 % change on previous year | -0.2839 % change on previous year | 10.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.01 % change on previous year | 1.41 % change on previous year | 10.04 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.83 % change on previous year | 1.85 % change on previous year | 11.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 % change on previous year | -1.44 % change on previous year | 3.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.31 % change on previous year | 0.4921 % change on previous year | 5.93 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 10 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7.35 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Guinea-Bissau 6.65 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Equatorial Guinea 6 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Libya 5.8 % change on previous year compare
- 15 United Arab Emirates 5.74 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Benin 5.18 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Rwanda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % 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 0.2109 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Rwanda?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Rwanda was 5.93 % 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 11.28 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.51 % change on previous year in 1972.
- How does Rwanda rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Rwanda ranks 13th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,338.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.