Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.4866 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded -0.4866 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 244.1% on the previous year and down 188.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe peaked at 48.46 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -7.14 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Zimbabwe 132nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -5.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.59 % change on previous year | -259.4% |
| 1973 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 1974 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 1975 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1976 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 1977 | 0.9163 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 1978 | -7.14 % change on previous year | -879.5% |
| 1979 | 0.6074 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 1980 | 48.46 % change on previous year | +7879.4% |
| 1981 | 38.8 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 1982 | 11.15 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 1983 | 7.27 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 1984 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 1985 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 1987 | -0.5857 % change on previous year | -127.5% |
| 1988 | -1.78 % change on previous year | +204.4% |
| 1989 | 1 % change on previous year | -156.3% |
| 1990 | -5.13 % change on previous year | -611.4% |
| 1991 | 8.17 % change on previous year | -259.2% |
| 1992 | 0.5386 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 1993 | 5.59 % change on previous year | +937.1% |
| 1996 | 0.4544 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1997 | 0.6741 % change on previous year | +48.4% |
| 1998 | -1.12 % change on previous year | -266.4% |
| 1999 | -0.8911 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2000 | 0.0142 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 2001 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +21076.9% |
| 2002 | -5.35 % change on previous year | -277.5% |
| 2003 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 2013 | -0.1223 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 2014 | -0.169 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 2015 | -0.0102 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 2016 | 0.135 % change on previous year | -1429.8% |
| 2017 | 0.5436 % change on previous year | +302.5% |
| 2018 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +240.2% |
| 2019 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 2020 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 2021 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -64.2% |
| 2022 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 2023 | 0.3377 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 2024 | -0.4866 % change on previous year | -244.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.49 % change on previous year | -7.14 % change on previous year | 8.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 11.46 % change on previous year | -1.78 % change on previous year | 48.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.03 % change on previous year | -5.13 % change on previous year | 8.17 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -0.9726 % change on previous year | -5.35 % change on previous year | 3.01 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.652 % change on previous year | -0.169 % change on previous year | 2.34 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.05 % change on previous year | -0.4866 % change on previous year | 2.87 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 129 Republic of Moldova -0.387 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Togo -0.4127 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Liberia -0.417 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Lithuania -0.4914 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Slovenia -0.4941 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Mongolia -0.5431 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,514 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 328,055 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1767 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe was -0.4866 % 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 48.46 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.14 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Zimbabwe ranks 132nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 188.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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- 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.