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
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Uruguay, 1971–2023
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 160 France -1.27 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Finland -1.29 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Fiji -1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 164 South Africa -1.44 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Ireland -1.49 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Morocco -1.63 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Uruguay
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 25,390 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,520 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 57,513 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,922 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 337,808 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 287,527 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0849 units per person (2023)
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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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.