Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Spain
Spain: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.08 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Spain, 1972–2024
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 Spain is -1.08 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 313.3% on the previous year and down 221.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Spain peaked at 18.4 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -5.6 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Spain ranks 151st of 218 countries on this measure, 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -3.5 % change on previous year | -177.9% |
| 1974 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -162.5% |
| 1975 | 0.6838 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 1976 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -255.6% |
| 1977 | -0.7987 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1978 | -0.6123 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 1979 | 0.0936 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 1980 | 0.0979 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 0.0213 % change on previous year | -78.2% |
| 1982 | 0.6674 % change on previous year | +3027.9% |
| 1983 | 0.0055 % change on previous year | -99.2% |
| 1984 | -0.7196 % change on previous year | -13174.3% |
| 1985 | -1.05 % change on previous year | +46.4% |
| 1986 | -2.4 % change on previous year | +128.0% |
| 1987 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1988 | -4.87 % change on previous year | +139.0% |
| 1989 | -4 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1990 | -4.97 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 1991 | -4.78 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1992 | -5.6 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1993 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 1994 | -4.31 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 1995 | -4.3 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 18.4 % change on previous year | -528.2% |
| 1997 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 1998 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 1999 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2000 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2001 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2002 | -0.5772 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 2003 | -0.0972 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 2004 | 0.3693 % change on previous year | -480.1% |
| 2005 | -0.5049 % change on previous year | -236.7% |
| 2006 | 0.656 % change on previous year | -229.9% |
| 2007 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +232.5% |
| 2008 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 2009 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2011 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +38.8% |
| 2012 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2013 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +166.2% |
| 2014 | 0.8853 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 2015 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +89.9% |
| 2016 | 0.5763 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 2017 | 0.4839 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0329 % change on previous year | -93.2% |
| 2019 | -0.1666 % change on previous year | -606.8% |
| 2020 | -1.03 % change on previous year | +519.2% |
| 2021 | -2.67 % change on previous year | +158.9% |
| 2022 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2023 | -0.2602 % change on previous year | -86.4% |
| 2024 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +313.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1848 % change on previous year | -3.5 % change on previous year | 4.49 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -1.43 % change on previous year | -4.87 % change on previous year | 0.6674 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.66 % change on previous year | -5.6 % change on previous year | 18.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.407 % change on previous year | -1.55 % change on previous year | 2.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.25 % change on previous year | -0.1666 % change on previous year | 4.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.39 % change on previous year | -2.67 % change on previous year | -0.2602 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 148 Japan -1.01 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Indonesia -1.07 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Croatia -1.07 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Argentina -1.09 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Estonia -1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Iceland -1.17 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Spain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.058 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Spain?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Spain was -1.08 % 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 18.4 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.6 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Spain rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Spain ranks 151st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 221.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.