Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Australia
Australia: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 0.4362 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Australia, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Australia recorded 0.4362 % change on previous year for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 22.1% on the previous year and down 77.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Australia peaked at 11.84 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -4.58 % change on previous year, in 1974.
That places Australia 100th out of 206 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.
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Australia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -0.1987 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -0.5576 % change on previous year | +180.6% |
| 1974 | -4.58 % change on previous year | +721.9% |
| 1975 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -149.8% |
| 1976 | 0.3822 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 1977 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +419.8% |
| 1978 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1979 | 0.7015 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1980 | 0.4161 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1981 | -0.4254 % change on previous year | -202.2% |
| 1982 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +178.3% |
| 1983 | -2.38 % change on previous year | +100.8% |
| 1984 | -2.75 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1985 | -3.93 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 1986 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1987 | -0.3703 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
| 1988 | 1 % change on previous year | -371.0% |
| 1989 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 1990 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1991 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1992 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1993 | 0.6648 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1994 | 0.3538 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1995 | 11.84 % change on previous year | +3246.3% |
| 1996 | 0.7902 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 1997 | 0.4123 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 1998 | 0.7576 % change on previous year | +83.8% |
| 1999 | 0.8284 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +32.0% |
| 2001 | 0.4433 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 2002 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +128.1% |
| 2003 | -0.1003 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 2004 | 0.1413 % change on previous year | -240.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0202 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 2006 | 0.2026 % change on previous year | +904.9% |
| 2007 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +780.9% |
| 2008 | 0.2219 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 2009 | 0.7018 % change on previous year | +216.2% |
| 2010 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 2011 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 2012 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 2013 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2015 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -167.2% |
| 2016 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -241.7% |
| 2017 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2019 | 0.7118 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 2020 | 0.2213 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 2021 | -0.0366 % change on previous year | -116.5% |
| 2022 | -0.8937 % change on previous year | +2343.1% |
| 2023 | 0.5601 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 2024 | 0.4362 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2096 % change on previous year | -4.58 % change on previous year | 2.28 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -0.9374 % change on previous year | -3.93 % change on previous year | 1.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.99 % change on previous year | 0.3538 % change on previous year | 11.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.552 % change on previous year | -0.1003 % change on previous year | 1.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.29 % change on previous year | -1.29 % change on previous year | 2.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0575 % change on previous year | -0.8937 % change on previous year | 0.5601 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 97 Ghana 0.6567 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Paraguay 0.4674 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Senegal 0.4401 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Guatemala 0.3948 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.3732 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Liechtenstein 0.3033 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Australia
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0835 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 2.27 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0835 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.10 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.3914 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Australia?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Australia was 0.4362 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.84 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.58 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does Australia rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Australia ranks 100th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, pupils, 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 Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, pupils Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.