Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Norway
Norway: Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education was 4.12 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Norway, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Norway is 4.12, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 44.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Norway peaked at 4.12 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.3974, in 1972.
That places Norway 45th out of 70 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.
Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.438 | — |
| 1972 | 0.3974 | -9.3% |
| 1973 | 0.432 | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 0.4688 | +8.5% |
| 1975 | 0.4512 | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 0.4475 | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 0.5807 | +29.8% |
| 1982 | 0.6275 | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 0.7036 | +12.1% |
| 1985 | 0.7526 | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 0.8424 | +11.9% |
| 1987 | 0.8947 | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 0.9602 | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 1.06 | +10.8% |
| 1990 | 1.11 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 1.16 | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 1.23 | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 1.18 | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 1.28 | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 1.38 | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 1.46 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 1.45 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 1.46 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 1.51 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 1.58 | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 1.66 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 1.76 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 1.88 | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 1.94 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 2.2 | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 2.24 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 2.26 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 2.31 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 2.36 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 2.45 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 2.72 | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 2.86 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 3.06 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 3.2 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 3.34 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 3.43 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 3.55 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 3.74 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 3.82 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 3.92 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 4 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 4.12 | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.4392 | 0.3974 | 0.4688 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0.8032 | 0.5807 | 1.06 | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 1.11 | 1.46 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.89 | 1.51 | 2.26 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.93 | 2.31 | 3.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.92 | 3.74 | 4.12 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More education data for Norway
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 59,473 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,282 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,636 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 469,508 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 434,422 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7841 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.078 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Norway?
- Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education in Norway was 4.12 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 4.12 in 2024.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3974 in 1972.
- How does Norway rank for percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education?
- Norway ranks 45th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Percentage of enrolments in private schools of primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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