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

Latest (2024)
-1.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 313.3%
World rank
151st
of 218 countries
All-time high
18.4 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-5.6 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Spain, 1972–2024

-505101520197219982024

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

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Spain, 1972 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 148 Japan -1.01 % change on previous year compare
  2. 149 Indonesia -1.07 % change on previous year compare
  3. 150 Croatia -1.07 % change on previous year compare
  4. 152 Argentina -1.09 % change on previous year compare
  5. 153 Estonia -1.17 % change on previous year compare
  6. 154 Iceland -1.17 % change on previous year compare

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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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Indicator
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
439 places, 20,090 data points, 1971–2025
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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.