Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bhutan
Bhutan: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 3.26 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bhutan, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 3.26 % change on previous year for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 259.9% on the previous year and up 228.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bhutan peaked at 32.02 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -5.65 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Bhutan 37th 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 Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 11.12 % change on previous year | +252.7% |
| 1977 | 12.9 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 1978 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -68.1% |
| 1979 | 15.58 % change on previous year | +278.9% |
| 1980 | 32.02 % change on previous year | +105.5% |
| 1981 | 15.32 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1982 | 8.48 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 1983 | 10.61 % change on previous year | +25.1% |
| 1984 | 7.02 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1985 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1986 | 9.01 % change on previous year | +256.2% |
| 1987 | 4.98 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 1988 | 6.53 % change on previous year | +31.2% |
| 1992 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1993 | 10.43 % change on previous year | -995.3% |
| 1994 | 5.84 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1995 | 8.03 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1996 | 7.78 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 1998 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 1999 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 2001 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 2002 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 2006 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 2007 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 2008 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 2009 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +65.3% |
| 2010 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2011 | 0.7375 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 2012 | -0.5468 % change on previous year | -174.1% |
| 2013 | -5.65 % change on previous year | +933.9% |
| 2014 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 2015 | -2.34 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2016 | -2.66 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2017 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2018 | -2 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2019 | -2.6 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 2020 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -282.4% |
| 2021 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
| 2022 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2023 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -259.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.37 % change on previous year | 3.15 % change on previous year | 15.58 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 10.72 % change on previous year | 2.53 % change on previous year | 32.02 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.77 % change on previous year | -1.17 % change on previous year | 10.43 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.98 % change on previous year | 1.56 % change on previous year | 4.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.88 % change on previous year | -5.65 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4542 % change on previous year | -2.06 % change on previous year | 4.75 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More education data for Bhutan
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1159 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 91,759 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.26 % 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 0.1159 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 45,691 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 2.86 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bhutan?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Bhutan was 3.26 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 32.02 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.65 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Bhutan rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Bhutan ranks 37th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 228.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.