Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in India
India: Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate was -9.05 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in India, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
India recorded -9.05 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of down 271.8% on the previous year and down 17,505.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in India peaked at 7.94 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -9.05 % change on previous year, in 2025.
That places India 210th out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2.93 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +89.3% |
| 1974 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 1975 | 2.61 % change on previous year | +139.5% |
| 1976 | 0.9499 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 1977 | 5.02 % change on previous year | +428.5% |
| 1978 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -136.9% |
| 1979 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -158.2% |
| 1980 | 3.54 % change on previous year | +228.3% |
| 1981 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1983 | 3.98 % change on previous year | +31.3% |
| 1984 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 0.7546 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 1986 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +293.7% |
| 1987 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -136.3% |
| 1988 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -427.3% |
| 1989 | 6.79 % change on previous year | +92.4% |
| 1990 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 1991 | 0.6291 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1992 | 1.93 % change on previous year | +207.3% |
| 1993 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 0.7325 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 1996 | 0.1667 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 1997 | 0.2211 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 1998 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -586.4% |
| 1999 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -232.9% |
| 2000 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +55.5% |
| 2001 | -0.1512 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 2002 | 0.4392 % change on previous year | -390.5% |
| 2003 | 3.87 % change on previous year | +780.7% |
| 2008 | -0.117 % change on previous year | -103.0% |
| 2009 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +960.7% |
| 2010 | 0.2365 % change on previous year | -119.1% |
| 2011 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -1158.8% |
| 2012 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -223.0% |
| 2013 | -6.24 % change on previous year | -302.8% |
| 2014 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 2015 | -0.0514 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 2016 | -1.01 % change on previous year | +1872.8% |
| 2017 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +79.3% |
| 2018 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2019 | -1.86 % change on previous year | +80.8% |
| 2020 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -173.7% |
| 2021 | 0.4336 % change on previous year | -68.3% |
| 2022 | 7.94 % change on previous year | +1730.2% |
| 2023 | 0.196 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 2024 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +2588.1% |
| 2025 | -9.05 % change on previous year | -271.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.17 % change on previous year | -1.85 % change on previous year | 5.54 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 3.06 % change on previous year | -1.08 % change on previous year | 6.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9388 % change on previous year | -1.08 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8366 % change on previous year | -1.24 % change on previous year | 3.87 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | -1.41 % change on previous year | -6.24 % change on previous year | 3.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.03 % change on previous year | -9.05 % change on previous year | 7.94 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 207 Antigua and Barbuda -7.88 % change on previous year compare
- 208 Ukraine -8.42 % change on previous year compare
- 209 Saint Helena -8.97 % change on previous year compare
- 211 Marshall Islands -9.48 % change on previous year compare
- 212 Niue -15.56 % change on previous year compare
- 213 British Virgin Islands -35.41 % change on previous year compare
More education data for India
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in India?
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in India was -9.05 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 7.94 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.05 % change on previous year in 2025.
- How does India rank for enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
- India ranks 210th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17,505.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, male (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, male (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, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.