Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in SDG: World
SDG: World: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.43 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in SDG: World, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in SDG: World is 1.43 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 115.3% on the previous year and up 928.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in SDG: World peaked at 5.28 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -10.47 % change on previous year, in 1971.
That places SDG: World 49th out of 221 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 SDG: World, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -10.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -131.1% |
| 1973 | 5.28 % change on previous year | +62.3% |
| 1974 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 1975 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1977 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 1978 | 0.4967 % change on previous year | -73.7% |
| 1979 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +183.8% |
| 1980 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +133.7% |
| 1981 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 1982 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 1983 | 0.637 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 1984 | 0.7704 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 1985 | 0.6029 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 1986 | 0.1372 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 1987 | 0.8554 % change on previous year | +523.6% |
| 1988 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +135.9% |
| 1989 | 0.7059 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1990 | 0.3937 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 1991 | 0.9464 % change on previous year | +140.4% |
| 1992 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 1993 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 1995 | 0.7933 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1996 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +69.8% |
| 1997 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +105.6% |
| 1998 | 0.3962 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 1999 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +270.6% |
| 2000 | 0.1774 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2001 | -0.1522 % change on previous year | -185.8% |
| 2002 | -0.4107 % change on previous year | +169.7% |
| 2003 | 0.5093 % change on previous year | -224.0% |
| 2004 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +550.9% |
| 2005 | 0.3043 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 2006 | 0.0831 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2007 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +1700.3% |
| 2008 | 0.5923 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2009 | 0.1751 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 2010 | 0.372 % change on previous year | +112.4% |
| 2011 | 0.7007 % change on previous year | +88.4% |
| 2012 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +63.0% |
| 2013 | 0.8145 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 2014 | -0.1724 % change on previous year | -121.2% |
| 2015 | 0.634 % change on previous year | -467.7% |
| 2016 | 2.43 % change on previous year | +283.5% |
| 2017 | 0.8687 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 2018 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -265.1% |
| 2019 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -183.7% |
| 2020 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 0.5227 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 2022 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +161.3% |
| 2023 | 0.6636 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 2024 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +115.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.21 % change on previous year | -10.47 % change on previous year | 5.28 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.2 % change on previous year | 0.1372 % change on previous year | 3.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.28 % change on previous year | 0.3937 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6089 % change on previous year | -0.4107 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6558 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year | 2.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.04 % change on previous year | 0.5227 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near SDG: World
- 46 Malawi 2.7 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Guadeloupe 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Bangladesh 2.67 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Cameroon 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Zambia 2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Saudi Arabia 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Sierra Leone 2.52 % change on previous year compare
More education data for SDG: World
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.5777 % change on previous year (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 25.09 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 314.66 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 106.27 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 100.30 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34.10 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 404.43 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 376.42 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in SDG: World?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in SDG: World was 1.43 % 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 SDG: World?
- The highest recorded value was 5.28 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in SDG: World?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.47 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does SDG: World rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- SDG: World ranks 49th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in SDG: World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 928.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this SDG: World 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.