Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -4.55 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Saint Lucia, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Saint Lucia stood at -4.55 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 54.8% on the previous year and down 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Saint Lucia peaked at 8.29 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -18.91 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Saint Lucia 201st out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 7.18 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1974 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 1975 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 1976 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 1978 | 0.6214 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 1979 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +81.2% |
| 1980 | -2.64 % change on previous year | -334.8% |
| 1981 | -3.28 % change on previous year | +24.2% |
| 1982 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -264.0% |
| 1983 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 1984 | 0.9813 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 1985 | 2.88 % change on previous year | +193.6% |
| 1986 | -0.6509 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 1987 | -0.0579 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 1988 | 0.0335 % change on previous year | -157.9% |
| 1989 | 0.9479 % change on previous year | +2726.3% |
| 1990 | 0.0845 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 1991 | -0.4284 % change on previous year | -606.7% |
| 1992 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +171.6% |
| 1993 | -0.236 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 1994 | -1.9 % change on previous year | +703.2% |
| 1995 | -4.52 % change on previous year | +138.2% |
| 1996 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -151.4% |
| 1997 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 1998 | -0.2119 % change on previous year | -115.7% |
| 1999 | -18.91 % change on previous year | +8824.9% |
| 2000 | -0.9147 % change on previous year | -95.2% |
| 2001 | 0.5287 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 2002 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -491.2% |
| 2003 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2004 | -3.06 % change on previous year | +100.4% |
| 2005 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 2006 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -292.7% |
| 2007 | -8.39 % change on previous year | -518.2% |
| 2008 | -4.95 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 2009 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2010 | -3.49 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2011 | -3.02 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2012 | -8.56 % change on previous year | +183.3% |
| 2013 | -2.96 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 2014 | -2.96 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2015 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2016 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2017 | -2.42 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2018 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 2019 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2020 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -643.6% |
| 2022 | -0.2334 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 2023 | -2.94 % change on previous year | +1158.5% |
| 2024 | -4.55 % change on previous year | +54.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.75 % change on previous year | 0.6214 % change on previous year | 8.29 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.5503 % change on previous year | -3.28 % change on previous year | 5.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.36 % change on previous year | -18.91 % change on previous year | 2.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.3 % change on previous year | -8.39 % change on previous year | 2.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.09 % change on previous year | -8.56 % change on previous year | -1.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5665 % change on previous year | -4.55 % change on previous year | 5.99 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
- 198 Albania -4 % change on previous year compare
- 199 Republic of Korea -4.15 % change on previous year compare
- 200 Kuwait -4.44 % change on previous year compare
- 202 Anguilla -4.77 % change on previous year compare
- 203 Mauritius -5.02 % change on previous year compare
- 204 San Marino -5.06 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Saint Lucia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,037 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 390 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,455 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,482 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 10,378 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 14,257 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0793 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Saint Lucia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Saint Lucia was -4.55 % 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 Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.29 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.91 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Saint Lucia ranks 201st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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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- 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.