Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 2.67 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bangladesh, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bangladesh stood at 2.67 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 150.4% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bangladesh peaked at 27.32 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -5.3 % change on previous year, in 2023.
That places Bangladesh 45th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -4.61 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 27.32 % change on previous year | -692.1% |
| 1973 | 21.46 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 1974 | -0.5947 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 1975 | 7.77 % change on previous year | -1407.2% |
| 1976 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 1977 | -5.14 % change on previous year | -232.5% |
| 1978 | -0.105 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 1979 | 0.1938 % change on previous year | -284.6% |
| 1980 | 0.0599 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 1981 | 0.5539 % change on previous year | +825.2% |
| 1982 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +148.8% |
| 1983 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +252.5% |
| 1984 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0544 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 1986 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +3923.8% |
| 1987 | 1 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 1988 | 20.3 % change on previous year | +1929.7% |
| 1989 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -90.7% |
| 1990 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +206.0% |
| 2006 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 2007 | -0.5123 % change on previous year | -146.8% |
| 2008 | -1.91 % change on previous year | +272.5% |
| 2009 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -276.1% |
| 2010 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 2018 | 0.8299 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 2021 | -3.63 % change on previous year | -537.3% |
| 2022 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 2023 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -555.5% |
| 2024 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -150.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.57 % change on previous year | -5.14 % change on previous year | 27.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.35 % change on previous year | 0.0544 % change on previous year | 20.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.8 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.5085 % change on previous year | -1.91 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.77 % change on previous year | 0.8299 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | -1.27 % change on previous year | -5.3 % change on previous year | 2.67 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 42 Armenia 2.98 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Germany 2.83 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Malawi 2.7 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Cameroon 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Zambia 2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Saudi Arabia 2.53 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Bangladesh
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0961 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 16.69 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.67 % 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 0.0961 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8.56 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.13 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bangladesh?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bangladesh was 2.67 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 27.32 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.3 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Bangladesh rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Bangladesh ranks 45th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.