Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Uruguay

Uruguay: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.35 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.35 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 57.7%
World rank
163rd
of 218 countries
All-time high
16.88 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-6.39 % change on previous year
in 1974
Years of data
53
1971–2023

Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Uruguay, 1971–2023

-5051015197119972023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Uruguay stood at -1.35 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 57.7% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Uruguay peaked at 16.88 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -6.39 % change on previous year, in 1974.

That places Uruguay 163rd 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 Uruguay, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Uruguay, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 1.65 % change on previous year
1972 -2.14 % change on previous year -230.2%
1973 0.41 % change on previous year -119.1%
1974 -6.39 % change on previous year -1659.1%
1975 -2.55 % change on previous year -60.1%
1976 0.1054 % change on previous year -104.1%
1977 0.4394 % change on previous year +316.9%
1978 0.4708 % change on previous year +7.1%
1979 0.1065 % change on previous year -77.4%
1980 1.54 % change on previous year +1342.9%
1981 16.88 % change on previous year +998.5%
1982 -6.19 % change on previous year -136.7%
1983 -3.58 % change on previous year -42.2%
1984 0.0605 % change on previous year -101.7%
1985 1.6 % change on previous year +2545.6%
1986 -0.3143 % change on previous year -119.6%
1987 -0.1989 % change on previous year -36.7%
1988 -0.6192 % change on previous year +211.2%
1989 -0.4458 % change on previous year -28.0%
1990 -1.14 % change on previous year +156.0%
1991 -1.62 % change on previous year +42.3%
1992 -0.8125 % change on previous year -50.0%
1993 0.0544 % change on previous year -106.7%
1994 -0.0931 % change on previous year -271.1%
1995 0.979 % change on previous year -1151.1%
1996 1.28 % change on previous year +31.0%
1997 5.42 % change on previous year +322.3%
1998 0.2762 % change on previous year -94.9%
1999 0.3186 % change on previous year +15.4%
2000 -1.54 % change on previous year -581.9%
2001 -0.3539 % change on previous year -77.0%
2002 1.47 % change on previous year -516.6%
2003 0.1549 % change on previous year -89.5%
2004 0.214 % change on previous year +38.2%
2005 -0.1827 % change on previous year -185.4%
2006 -0.0405 % change on previous year -77.8%
2007 -1.63 % change on previous year +3921.2%
2008 -1.64 % change on previous year +0.5%
2009 -1.38 % change on previous year -15.8%
2010 -1.95 % change on previous year +41.7%
2011 -1.73 % change on previous year -11.5%
2012 -2.08 % change on previous year +20.6%
2013 -1.51 % change on previous year -27.4%
2014 -1.65 % change on previous year +9.3%
2015 -1.54 % change on previous year -6.7%
2016 -1.25 % change on previous year -19.0%
2017 -1.77 % change on previous year +41.9%
2018 -2.61 % change on previous year +47.4%
2019 -1.29 % change on previous year -50.8%
2020 0.3319 % change on previous year -125.8%
2021 0.1676 % change on previous year -49.5%
2022 -0.8588 % change on previous year -612.4%
2023 -1.35 % change on previous year +57.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -0.8787 % change on previous year -6.39 % change on previous year 1.65 % change on previous year 9
1980s 0.8725 % change on previous year -6.19 % change on previous year 16.88 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.4656 % change on previous year -1.62 % change on previous year 5.42 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.491 % change on previous year -1.64 % change on previous year 1.47 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.74 % change on previous year -2.61 % change on previous year -1.25 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.4284 % change on previous year -1.35 % change on previous year 0.3319 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 160 France -1.27 % change on previous year compare
  2. 161 Finland -1.29 % change on previous year compare
  3. 162 Fiji -1.34 % change on previous year compare
  4. 164 South Africa -1.44 % change on previous year compare
  5. 165 Ireland -1.49 % change on previous year compare
  6. 166 Morocco -1.63 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Uruguay?
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Uruguay was -1.35 % 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 Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 16.88 % change on previous year in 1981.
What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was -6.39 % change on previous year in 1974.
How does Uruguay rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
Uruguay ranks 163rd out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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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Indicator
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
439 places, 20,090 data points, 1971–2025
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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.