Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries
UNICEF: All Unicef Countries: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.59 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 145.2%
Rank
40th
of 221 groups
All-time high
6.53 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-13.91 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
UNICEF: All Unicef Countries recorded 1.59 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
The figure is up 145.2% on the previous year and up 898.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries peaked at 6.53 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -13.91 % change on previous year, in 1971.
UNICEF: All Unicef Countries ranks 40th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top 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 UNICEF: All Unicef Countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -13.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 1973 | 6.53 % change on previous year | +61.2% |
| 1974 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1975 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 1977 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1978 | 0.6798 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 1979 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +157.1% |
| 1980 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +96.5% |
| 1981 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1982 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 0.9424 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
| 1984 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 1985 | 0.833 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1986 | 0.239 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 1987 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +328.9% |
| 1988 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
| 1989 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 1990 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1992 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +68.1% |
| 1994 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 0.8099 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 1996 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +77.1% |
| 1997 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +108.4% |
| 1998 | 0.5271 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 1999 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +218.2% |
| 2000 | 0.2603 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 2001 | -0.0951 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
| 2002 | -0.3378 % change on previous year | +255.2% |
| 2003 | 0.6717 % change on previous year | -298.9% |
| 2004 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +459.6% |
| 2005 | 0.399 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 2006 | 0.1624 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 2007 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +925.6% |
| 2008 | 0.6434 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 2009 | 0.25 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 2010 | 0.4301 % change on previous year | +72.0% |
| 2011 | 0.774 % change on previous year | +80.0% |
| 2012 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +65.5% |
| 2013 | 0.8836 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 2014 | -0.199 % change on previous year | -122.5% |
| 2015 | 0.6091 % change on previous year | -406.2% |
| 2016 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +326.2% |
| 2017 | 0.8644 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 2018 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -282.4% |
| 2019 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -185.2% |
| 2020 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 2021 | 0.6858 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 2022 | 1.58 % change on previous year | +131.1% |
| 2023 | 0.6474 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 2024 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +145.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.42 % change on previous year | -13.91 % change on previous year | 6.53 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.36 % change on previous year | 0.239 % change on previous year | 3.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.5 % change on previous year | 0.5271 % change on previous year | 2.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7378 % change on previous year | -0.3378 % change on previous year | 3.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7005 % change on previous year | -1.58 % change on previous year | 2.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.21 % change on previous year | 0.6474 % change on previous year | 1.59 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near UNICEF: All Unicef Countries
- 37 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.31 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Cyprus 3.28 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Bhutan 3.26 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Solomon Islands 3.22 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Chad 3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Pakistan 3.1 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Cambodia 3.07 % change on previous year compare
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- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 29.12 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 371.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 345.07 million (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries was 1.59 % 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 UNICEF: All Unicef Countries?
- The highest recorded value was 6.53 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.91 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does UNICEF: All Unicef Countries rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- UNICEF: All Unicef Countries ranks 40th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 898.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNICEF: All Unicef Countries 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.