Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.0111 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded -0.0111 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2023.
That represents a change of up 71.3% on the previous year and down 100.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 4.4 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -4.58 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 117th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0.133 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 1974 | -0.1919 % change on previous year | -244.3% |
| 1975 | -1.11 % change on previous year | +478.5% |
| 1976 | -1.49 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 1977 | -1.55 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1978 | -2.5 % change on previous year | +61.1% |
| 1979 | -3.07 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 1980 | -3.63 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 1981 | -4.34 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1982 | -4.52 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1983 | -4.58 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1984 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 1985 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1986 | 0.4912 % change on previous year | -122.9% |
| 1987 | 0.6052 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1988 | 1.11 % change on previous year | +83.5% |
| 1989 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1990 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +58.5% |
| 1991 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1992 | 0.5957 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 1999 | -0.0686 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 2000 | -0.6352 % change on previous year | +825.9% |
| 2001 | -0.7667 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 2002 | -1.3 % change on previous year | +70.2% |
| 2003 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -516.2% |
| 2005 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 2006 | -2.53 % change on previous year | +133.8% |
| 2007 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -152.8% |
| 2009 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -185.9% |
| 2010 | 0.1229 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 2011 | -0.0466 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 2012 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -5138.3% |
| 2013 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2014 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -211.9% |
| 2015 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -201.6% |
| 2016 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2017 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 2019 | 0.547 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2020 | -0.3177 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 2021 | -0.7392 % change on previous year | +132.7% |
| 2022 | -0.0386 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2023 | -0.0111 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.06 % change on previous year | -3.07 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -1.83 % change on previous year | -4.58 % change on previous year | 1.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7932 % change on previous year | -0.0686 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | -0.5199 % change on previous year | -2.53 % change on previous year | 4.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 % change on previous year | -2.44 % change on previous year | 2.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2767 % change on previous year | -0.7392 % change on previous year | -0.0111 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 114 Syrian Arab Republic 0.0055 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Algeria 0 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Mexico 0 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Seychelles -0.0625 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Lao People's Democratic Republic -0.0716 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Samoa -0.1171 % change on previous year compare
More education data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 388,714 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 830,495 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 790,556 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0111 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.071 units per person (2023)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was -0.0111 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.4 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.58 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 117th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.