Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Tonga
Tonga: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -2.92 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Tonga, 1971–2024
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 Tonga is -2.92 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 12.0% on the previous year and down 218.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Tonga peaked at 13.75 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -8.67 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Tonga ranks 186th 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -8.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.9137 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 1973 | 0.7364 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 1974 | 1.46 % change on previous year | +98.5% |
| 1975 | 13.75 % change on previous year | +840.3% |
| 1976 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1977 | -0.2978 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 1978 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -643.0% |
| 1979 | 0.071 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 1980 | -3.71 % change on previous year | -5324.9% |
| 1981 | -8.67 % change on previous year | +133.8% |
| 1982 | -3.82 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 1983 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 1984 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -262.8% |
| 1985 | 0.5792 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 1986 | -0.6287 % change on previous year | -208.6% |
| 1987 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +85.3% |
| 1991 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -207.0% |
| 1992 | -0.4185 % change on previous year | -133.6% |
| 1993 | 0.8044 % change on previous year | -292.2% |
| 1994 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -286.6% |
| 1995 | 0.6771 % change on previous year | -145.1% |
| 1996 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +81.8% |
| 1997 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -200.7% |
| 1998 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -273.8% |
| 2000 | -0.5124 % change on previous year | -126.1% |
| 2001 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -492.7% |
| 2002 | 0.4227 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 2003 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +987.1% |
| 2004 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -194.6% |
| 2005 | -0.4733 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 2006 | -0.5343 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 2007 | -0.2892 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2008 | -1.33 % change on previous year | +360.5% |
| 2009 | 0.312 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 2010 | 0.7716 % change on previous year | +147.3% |
| 2011 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 2012 | 1.11 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 0.1684 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 2014 | -0.9159 % change on previous year | -643.9% |
| 2015 | -0.6494 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2019 | -1.29 % change on previous year | +98.2% |
| 2020 | 0.188 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 2021 | -3.61 % change on previous year | -2021.4% |
| 2022 | 0.6387 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2023 | -2.61 % change on previous year | -507.9% |
| 2024 | -2.92 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.25 % change on previous year | -8.11 % change on previous year | 13.75 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -2 % change on previous year | -8.67 % change on previous year | 3.63 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 0.1815 % change on previous year | -1.5 % change on previous year | 1.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -0.0148 % change on previous year | -4.35 % change on previous year | 4.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0422 % change on previous year | -1.29 % change on previous year | 1.11 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -1.66 % change on previous year | -3.61 % change on previous year | 0.6387 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 183 Gibraltar -2.44 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Ecuador -2.72 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Sri Lanka -2.89 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Costa Rica -3.03 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Djibouti -3.13 % change on previous year compare
- 189 Viet Nam -3.44 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Tonga
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 20 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,228 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,164 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,132 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15,644 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1502 units per person (2024)
- 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 Tonga?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Tonga was -2.92 % 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 Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 13.75 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.67 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Tonga rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Tonga ranks 186th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 218.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.