Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate in Samoa
Samoa: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate was -0.1171 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Samoa, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Samoa stood at -0.1171 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 87.5% on the previous year and down 105.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Samoa peaked at 6.39 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -3.27 % change on previous year, in 2011.
That places Samoa 120th 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 … growth annual rate in Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 1973 | 6.39 % change on previous year | +103.4% |
| 1976 | 0.6493 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 1977 | 1.19 % change on previous year | +82.6% |
| 1978 | -0.2137 % change on previous year | -118.0% |
| 1979 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -575.2% |
| 1980 | -2.94 % change on previous year | -389.9% |
| 1981 | -2.51 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1982 | -2.54 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1983 | -0.1261 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 1995 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -1631.3% |
| 1996 | -0.6802 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 1997 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -266.5% |
| 1998 | 0.4466 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 1999 | -0.5175 % change on previous year | -215.9% |
| 2000 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -616.0% |
| 2001 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 2002 | 4.54 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 2004 | 0.3735 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 2005 | -0.6768 % change on previous year | -281.2% |
| 2006 | -1.45 % change on previous year | +113.8% |
| 2007 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2010 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -484.7% |
| 2011 | -3.27 % change on previous year | -180.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0301 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2015 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +6757.8% |
| 2016 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 0.9838 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2018 | 0.525 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 2019 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +312.9% |
| 2020 | 0.3221 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 2021 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +1226.0% |
| 2022 | -0.1864 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 2023 | -0.9368 % change on previous year | +402.5% |
| 2024 | -0.1171 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's -0.1171 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -0.6393 % change on previous year, 18% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Samoa's -0.1171 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -1.01 % change on previous year, 12% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate in Samoa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +6757.8% | 0.0301 % change on previous year | 2.07 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | +1631.3% | -0.1261 % change on previous year | 1.93 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +1226.0% | 0.3221 % change on previous year | 4.27 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.04 % change on previous year | -0.2137 % change on previous year | 6.39 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | -2.03 % change on previous year | -2.94 % change on previous year | -0.1261 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 0.4624 % change on previous year | -0.6802 % change on previous year | 1.93 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.29 % change on previous year | -1.45 % change on previous year | 4.54 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.07 % change on previous year | -3.27 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.6705 % change on previous year | -0.9368 % change on previous year | 4.27 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 117 United Kingdom -0.0111 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Seychelles -0.0625 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Laos -0.0716 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Belgium -0.1356 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Cape Verde -0.1371 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Brazil -0.1454 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Samoa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,211 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 397 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,580 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,585 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,964 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 34,962 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1171 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1604 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Samoa?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Samoa was -0.1171 % 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 Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.39 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.27 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Samoa rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Samoa ranks 120th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 105.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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.