Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Eswatini

Eswatini: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was -0.236 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.236 % change on previous year
World rank
121st
of 206 countries
All-time high
7.05 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-1.43 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
48
1971–2023

Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Eswatini, 1971–2023

-202468197119972023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Eswatini stood at -0.236 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 40.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Eswatini peaked at 7.05 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -1.43 % change on previous year, in 2002.

Eswatini ranks 121st of 206 countries on this measure, 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 Eswatini, year by year

Annual values for Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Eswatini, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 3.48 % change on previous year
1972 6.84 % change on previous year +96.8%
1973 7.01 % change on previous year +2.5%
1974 5.41 % change on previous year -22.9%
1975 3.97 % change on previous year -26.6%
1976 3.57 % change on previous year -10.1%
1977 4.44 % change on previous year +24.4%
1978 3.99 % change on previous year -10.0%
1979 4.87 % change on previous year +22.1%
1980 6.07 % change on previous year +24.6%
1981 7.05 % change on previous year +16.1%
1982 4.49 % change on previous year -36.2%
1983 3.56 % change on previous year -20.7%
1984 3.67 % change on previous year +3.0%
1985 3.58 % change on previous year -2.4%
1986 2.05 % change on previous year -42.7%
1987 3.89 % change on previous year +89.6%
1988 3.49 % change on previous year -10.4%
1989 2.91 % change on previous year -16.5%
1990 5.79 % change on previous year +98.9%
1991 3.88 % change on previous year -33.0%
1992 4.27 % change on previous year +10.0%
1993 3.32 % change on previous year -22.2%
1994 3.4 % change on previous year +2.3%
1995 4.52 % change on previous year +33.1%
1996 0.5623 % change on previous year -87.6%
1997 1.67 % change on previous year +197.8%
1998 1.43 % change on previous year -14.4%
1999 2.04 % change on previous year +42.4%
2000 0.4436 % change on previous year -78.3%
2001 -0.8987 % change on previous year -302.6%
2002 -1.43 % change on previous year +58.8%
2003 -0.2837 % change on previous year -80.1%
2004 4.75 % change on previous year -1775.6%
2005 1.49 % change on previous year -68.7%
2006 3.65 % change on previous year +145.7%
2007 1.26 % change on previous year -65.6%
2010 4.27 % change on previous year +240.2%
2011 -0.6284 % change on previous year -114.7%
2012 -0.1247 % change on previous year -80.2%
2013 -0.1683 % change on previous year +35.0%
2014 0.592 % change on previous year -451.7%
2015 0.4034 % change on previous year -31.9%
2016 -0.9842 % change on previous year -344.0%
2017 -0.6598 % change on previous year -33.0%
2018 -0.1588 % change on previous year -75.9%
2019 -0.4522 % change on previous year +184.8%
2023 -0.236 % change on previous year -47.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.84 % change on previous year 3.48 % change on previous year 7.01 % change on previous year 9
1980s 4.08 % change on previous year 2.05 % change on previous year 7.05 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.09 % change on previous year 0.5623 % change on previous year 5.79 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.12 % change on previous year -1.43 % change on previous year 4.75 % change on previous year 8
2010s 0.2093 % change on previous year -0.9842 % change on previous year 4.27 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.236 % change on previous year -0.236 % change on previous year -0.236 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Eswatini

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  3. 120 Serbia -0.2155 % change on previous year compare
  4. 122 Tanzania, United Republic of -0.3307 % change on previous year compare
  5. 123 Turkmenistan -0.3347 % change on previous year
  6. 124 Moldova -0.387 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Eswatini?
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Eswatini was -0.236 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 7.05 % change on previous year in 1981.
What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was -1.43 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does Eswatini rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
Eswatini ranks 121st out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini 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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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.

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Indicator
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
251 places, 10,553 data points, 1971–2025
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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.