Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Somalia
Somalia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -7.59 % change on previous year in 1986. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Somalia, 1972–1986
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 Somalia is -7.59 % change on previous year, measured in 1986.
The figure is up 20.3% on the previous year and down 147.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Somalia peaked at 32.87 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -21.67 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Somalia ranks 211th of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Somalia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 19.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 32.87 % change on previous year | +66.5% |
| 1974 | 24.36 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 1977 | 15.84 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 1978 | -0.2122 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 1979 | 15.4 % change on previous year | -7359.6% |
| 1980 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 1981 | -21.67 % change on previous year | -873.5% |
| 1982 | -8.58 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 1983 | -6.13 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 1984 | 0.8581 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 1985 | -9.52 % change on previous year | -1209.6% |
| 1986 | -7.59 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 % change on previous year | -0.2122 % change on previous year | 32.87 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | -7.12 % change on previous year | -21.67 % change on previous year | 2.8 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 208 Montserrat -6.58 % change on previous year compare
- 209 Guam -6.87 % change on previous year compare
- 210 Naoero -7.4 % change on previous year compare
- 212 Marshall Islands -7.67 % change on previous year
- 213 Aruba -8.14 % change on previous year
- 214 Ukraine -8.28 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Somalia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,504 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 882 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 115,828 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,607 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -7.59 % change on previous year (1986)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0253 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Somalia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Somalia was -7.59 % change on previous year in 1986, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.87 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.67 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Somalia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Somalia ranks 211th out of 218 countries with data for 1986.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 147.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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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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.