Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean
UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.1895 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-0.1895 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 75.0%
Rank
193rd
of 221 groups
All-time high
8.46 % change on previous year
in 1999
All-time low
-10.97 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean recorded -0.1895 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
The figure is up 75.0% on the previous year and up 83.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean peaked at 8.46 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -10.97 % change on previous year, in 1971.
UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean ranks 193rd of 221 groups 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 UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -10.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -123.9% |
| 1973 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 1974 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1975 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 1976 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +159.4% |
| 1978 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 1979 | 4.64 % change on previous year | +56.5% |
| 1980 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 1981 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 1982 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +93.2% |
| 1983 | -0.3895 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 1984 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -832.1% |
| 1985 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1986 | -2.46 % change on previous year | -287.2% |
| 1987 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -251.2% |
| 1988 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 1989 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -145.5% |
| 1990 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -398.5% |
| 1991 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -153.2% |
| 1992 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -194.2% |
| 1993 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 1994 | 1.53 % change on previous year | +29.0% |
| 1995 | -4.89 % change on previous year | -420.3% |
| 1996 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 1997 | 8.16 % change on previous year | +678.6% |
| 1998 | -6.46 % change on previous year | -179.2% |
| 1999 | 8.46 % change on previous year | -231.0% |
| 2000 | -0.4047 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 2001 | -0.3804 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 0.1284 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 2003 | -0.8031 % change on previous year | -725.5% |
| 2004 | 0.1435 % change on previous year | -117.9% |
| 2005 | -0.6706 % change on previous year | -567.4% |
| 2006 | -3.77 % change on previous year | +462.1% |
| 2007 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -183.6% |
| 2008 | -0.6883 % change on previous year | -121.9% |
| 2009 | -0.2164 % change on previous year | -68.6% |
| 2010 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +373.3% |
| 2011 | -0.9052 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2012 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +30.8% |
| 2013 | 0.385 % change on previous year | -132.5% |
| 2014 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -403.7% |
| 2015 | -1.23 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2016 | -0.8083 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 2017 | -0.7485 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2018 | -0.298 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2019 | -0.2193 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2020 | -0.8042 % change on previous year | +266.7% |
| 2021 | -0.6449 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 2022 | -0.1837 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 2023 | -0.757 % change on previous year | +312.2% |
| 2024 | -0.1895 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.23 % change on previous year | -10.97 % change on previous year | 4.64 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.31 % change on previous year | -2.46 % change on previous year | 3.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.22 % change on previous year | -6.46 % change on previous year | 8.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.3511 % change on previous year | -3.77 % change on previous year | 3.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7201 % change on previous year | -1.23 % change on previous year | 0.385 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5158 % change on previous year | -0.8042 % change on previous year | -0.1837 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean
- 190 Tokelau -3.45 % change on previous year compare
- 191 Maldives -3.52 % change on previous year compare
- 192 Saint Pierre and Miquelon -3.53 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Cuba -3.62 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Azerbaijan -3.68 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Puerto Rico -3.81 % change on previous year compare
- 196 American Samoa -3.85 % change on previous year compare
More education data for UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -2.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -2.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 17.84 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 736,275 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 31.78 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.56 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 31.26 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.6925 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 20.88 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean was -0.1895 % 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: Latin America and Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 8.46 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.97 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean ranks 193rd out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean 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.