Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sweden
Sweden: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.8572 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sweden, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sweden recorded -0.8572 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 28.1% on the previous year and down 126.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sweden peaked at 21.77 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -10.86 % change on previous year, in 2004.
Sweden ranks 146th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1974 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1976 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 1977 | -0.0945 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 1978 | -1.17 % change on previous year | +1140.3% |
| 1979 | -0.4389 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 1980 | -1.38 % change on previous year | +213.9% |
| 1981 | -1.58 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1982 | -0.6147 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1983 | -0.6722 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1984 | -1.61 % change on previous year | +138.9% |
| 1985 | -2.63 % change on previous year | +64.0% |
| 1986 | -2.82 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1987 | -2.05 % change on previous year | -27.3% |
| 1988 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1989 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 1990 | -0.2861 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1991 | -0.0313 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 1992 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -3329.8% |
| 1993 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +414.1% |
| 1994 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 1995 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +46.9% |
| 1996 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 1997 | 3.68 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 8.04 % change on previous year | +118.7% |
| 1999 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 2000 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 2001 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2002 | -0.0322 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 2003 | -1.39 % change on previous year | +4204.2% |
| 2004 | -10.86 % change on previous year | +683.7% |
| 2005 | -4.68 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 2006 | -4.8 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2007 | -4.1 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 2008 | -2.73 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2009 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2010 | 0.4698 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 2011 | 0.4124 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +897.9% |
| 2013 | 21.77 % change on previous year | +428.9% |
| 2014 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 2015 | 4.59 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 2016 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2019 | -0.5199 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 2020 | 0.3804 % change on previous year | -173.2% |
| 2021 | -1.28 % change on previous year | -436.2% |
| 2022 | -0.3497 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2023 | -1.19 % change on previous year | +240.8% |
| 2024 | -0.8572 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.4 % change on previous year | -1.17 % change on previous year | 3.39 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -1.67 % change on previous year | -2.82 % change on previous year | -0.6147 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.8 % change on previous year | -0.2861 % change on previous year | 8.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.75 % change on previous year | -10.86 % change on previous year | 1.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.64 % change on previous year | -0.5199 % change on previous year | 21.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6594 % change on previous year | -1.28 % change on previous year | 0.3804 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 143 Lesotho -0.8093 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Georgia -0.8392 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Denmark -0.8558 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Bolivia, Plurinational State of -0.8594 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Japan -1.01 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Indonesia -1.07 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Sweden
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 77,813 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,302 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 235,975 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 222,360 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 987,895 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 859,847 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8572 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0814 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sweden?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sweden was -0.8572 % 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 21.77 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.86 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Sweden rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Sweden ranks 146th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 126.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.