Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore
Singapore: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.4 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore, 1971–2023
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 Singapore is 1.4 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 157.2% on the previous year and up 182.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore peaked at 4.2 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -3.99 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Singapore 75th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -1.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -0.8907 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 1973 | -2.67 % change on previous year | +199.5% |
| 1974 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1975 | -2.79 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 1976 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 1977 | -3.14 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1978 | -3.02 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1979 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 1980 | 0.2967 % change on previous year | -114.1% |
| 1981 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -855.9% |
| 1982 | 0.5614 % change on previous year | -125.0% |
| 1983 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +149.7% |
| 1984 | -0.7486 % change on previous year | -153.4% |
| 1985 | -3.66 % change on previous year | +388.9% |
| 1986 | -3.32 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1987 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1988 | -0.8918 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 1989 | -0.5542 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0384 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1991 | 0.9126 % change on previous year | +2276.9% |
| 1992 | 0.8886 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1993 | -0.4056 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 1994 | -3.99 % change on previous year | +884.0% |
| 1995 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -205.3% |
| 1996 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2008 | -0.464 % change on previous year | -115.1% |
| 2009 | -1.7 % change on previous year | +266.9% |
| 2017 | -0.9665 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 2018 | -0.4688 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2019 | 0.5969 % change on previous year | -227.3% |
| 2020 | -0.9096 % change on previous year | -252.4% |
| 2021 | 0.6142 % change on previous year | -167.5% |
| 2022 | 0.5447 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2023 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +157.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2.44 % change on previous year | -3.7 % change on previous year | -0.8907 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -1.18 % change on previous year | -3.66 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6729 % change on previous year | -3.99 % change on previous year | 4.2 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -1.08 % change on previous year | -1.7 % change on previous year | -0.464 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | -0.2795 % change on previous year | -0.9665 % change on previous year | 0.5969 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.4126 % change on previous year | -0.9096 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 72 Kyrgyzstan 1.7 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Latvia 1.65 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Vanuatu 1.48 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Tajikistan 1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Switzerland 1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 78 United States of America 1.33 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Singapore
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,601 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 336 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,429 (1989)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,429 (1989)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 163,746 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore was 1.4 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.99 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Singapore rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Singapore ranks 75th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 182.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.