Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Syria
Syria: Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate was -0.1546 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Syria, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Syria stood at -0.1546 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 135.8% on the previous year and up 99.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Syria peaked at 7.94 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -39.49 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Syria 115th out of 213 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, male (number), annual growth rate in Syria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 7.94 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1974 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 1975 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 1978 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1979 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 1980 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1981 | 3.93 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 1982 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1984 | 5.05 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 1985 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 1986 | 4.53 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 5.49 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 1988 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 1989 | 3.81 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 1990 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 1991 | 3.96 % change on previous year | +76.5% |
| 1992 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -69.5% |
| 1994 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +81.7% |
| 1995 | 0.9972 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 1996 | 0.8643 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1997 | 0.5084 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 1998 | -0.3725 % change on previous year | -173.3% |
| 1999 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -617.8% |
| 2000 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 2001 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +70.3% |
| 2002 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 2003 | -26.42 % change on previous year | -1214.2% |
| 2004 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2005 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 2006 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 2007 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +23.8% |
| 2008 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 2009 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 2010 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +80.8% |
| 2011 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +51.0% |
| 2012 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2013 | -39.49 % change on previous year | -2237.3% |
| 2021 | -7.27 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2022 | -0.6807 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 2023 | -0.0656 % change on previous year | -90.4% |
| 2024 | -0.1546 % change on previous year | +135.8% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's -0.1546 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.37 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
- Syria's -0.1546 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.57 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -2237.3% | 1.85 % change on previous year | -39.49 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -1214.2% | 2.37 % change on previous year | -26.42 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | +617.8% | -0.3725 % change on previous year | 1.93 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.38 % change on previous year | 2.28 % change on previous year | 7.94 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.07 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 5.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.67 % change on previous year | -0.3725 % change on previous year | 3.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.16 % change on previous year | -26.42 % change on previous year | 2.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -8.17 % change on previous year | -39.49 % change on previous year | 2.99 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | -2.04 % change on previous year | -7.27 % change on previous year | -0.0656 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 112 Belize -0.0956 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Belgium -0.1203 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Mongolia -0.1414 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Brazil -0.1876 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Zimbabwe -0.2175 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Eswatini -0.2175 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Syria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Syria?
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Syria was -0.1546 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 7.94 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was -39.49 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Syria rank for enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
- Syria ranks 115th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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- Enrolment in primary education, male UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.