Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.14 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe, 1972–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 2.14 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2017.
The figure is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 32.28 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -18.05 % change on previous year, in 1974.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 62nd out of 218 countries with data for 2017, 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 13.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 21.79 % change on previous year | +56.0% |
| 1974 | -18.05 % change on previous year | -182.8% |
| 1975 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -129.4% |
| 1976 | 32.28 % change on previous year | +508.7% |
| 1977 | -11.39 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
| 1978 | 11.84 % change on previous year | -204.0% |
| 1981 | -0.8056 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 1982 | 0.0366 % change on previous year | -104.5% |
| 1983 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -4764.9% |
| 1984 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 1985 | 0.8756 % change on previous year | -161.8% |
| 1988 | 6.38 % change on previous year | +628.4% |
| 1991 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 1992 | 4.83 % change on previous year | +42.5% |
| 1999 | 18.39 % change on previous year | +280.7% |
| 2003 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
| 2004 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 2005 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +54.2% |
| 2008 | 3.78 % change on previous year | +64.6% |
| 2009 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 0.9678 % change on previous year | -73.8% |
| 2011 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +243.5% |
| 2012 | -3.85 % change on previous year | -215.8% |
| 2013 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -164.4% |
| 2014 | -0.691 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 2015 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -546.8% |
| 2016 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2017 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 2.14 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.48 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 2.14 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.27 % change on previous year, 94% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | -4764.9% | 0.0366 % change on previous year | -1.71 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.96 % change on previous year | -18.05 % change on previous year | 32.28 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.56 % change on previous year | -1.71 % change on previous year | 6.38 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 8.87 % change on previous year | 3.39 % change on previous year | 18.39 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.65 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 3.78 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.23 % change on previous year | -3.85 % change on previous year | 3.32 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 59 Monaco 2.17 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Central African Republic 2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Palestine, State of 2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Uganda 2.13 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Panama 2.02 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Portugal 1.89 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 936 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,544 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,458 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,769 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,875 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,172 (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1796 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe was 2.14 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 32.28 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.05 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 62nd out of 218 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
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.