Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zambia
Zambia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.55 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zambia, 1971–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zambia is 2.55 % change on previous year, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of up 755.5% on the previous year and down 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zambia peaked at 14.28 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -2.37 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Zambia ranks 50th of 218 countries 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.59 % change on previous year | +30.2% |
| 1973 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1974 | 5.92 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 1975 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 1976 | 4.07 % change on previous year | +145.7% |
| 1977 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1978 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1980 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +36.6% |
| 1981 | 3 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1982 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 1983 | 6.56 % change on previous year | +45.3% |
| 1984 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1985 | 6.44 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1986 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -66.4% |
| 1987 | 0.9945 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 1988 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +152.4% |
| 1989 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1990 | 0.9925 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1991 | 3.36 % change on previous year | +238.8% |
| 1995 | -0.0869 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 1996 | 0.7017 % change on previous year | -907.6% |
| 1999 | -0.0995 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 2000 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -2284.8% |
| 2001 | 2.27 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 6.52 % change on previous year | +186.8% |
| 2005 | 14.28 % change on previous year | +119.1% |
| 2006 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 2007 | 4.17 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2009 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -155.5% |
| 2010 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -187.1% |
| 2011 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +119.1% |
| 2012 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2013 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -155.3% |
| 2014 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -341.4% |
| 2015 | -0.0668 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 2016 | -0.3887 % change on previous year | +481.8% |
| 2017 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -755.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.1 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 6.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.82 % change on previous year | 0.9945 % change on previous year | 6.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.974 % change on previous year | -0.0995 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.43 % change on previous year | -2.37 % change on previous year | 14.28 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.86 % change on previous year | -1.92 % change on previous year | 4.64 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 47 Guadeloupe 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Bangladesh 2.67 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Cameroon 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Saudi Arabia 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Sierra Leone 2.52 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Austria 2.46 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Zambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 169,961 (2013)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2106 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zambia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zambia was 2.55 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.28 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.37 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Zambia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Zambia ranks 50th out of 218 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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How this figure is calculated
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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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.