Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gabon

Gabon: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was -0.7291 % change on previous year in 2003. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2003)
-0.7291 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 112.0%
World rank
135th
of 206 countries
All-time high
7.85 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-0.7291 % change on previous year
in 2003
Years of data
23
1972–2003

Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gabon, 1972–2003

024681972198720031972: 4.9 % change on previous year1973: 4.6 % change on previous year1974: 3.4 % change on previous year1975: 6.3 % change on previous year1976: 5.9 % change on previous year1977: 1.4 % change on previous year1978: 7.8 % change on previous year1979: 0.666 % change on previous year1980: 4.9 % change on previous year1981: 4.4 % change on previous year1982: 3.4 % change on previous year1983: 3.2 % change on previous year1984: 4 % change on previous year1985: 3.8 % change on previous year1986: 2.7 % change on previous year1987: 4.2 % change on previous year1988: 2 % change on previous year1989: 6.1 % change on previous year1995: 7.5 % change on previous year1996: 1.5 % change on previous year1997: 2.2 % change on previous year2002: 6.1 % change on previous year2003: -0.729 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gabon is -0.7291 % change on previous year, measured in 2003. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.

That represents a change of down 112.0% on the previous year and down 109.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gabon peaked at 7.85 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -0.7291 % change on previous year, in 2003.

That places Gabon 135th out of 206 countries with data for 2003, 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 Gabon, year by year

Annual values for Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gabon, 1972 to 2003.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 4.95 % change on previous year
1973 4.61 % change on previous year -6.8%
1974 3.35 % change on previous year -27.2%
1975 6.34 % change on previous year +88.9%
1976 5.89 % change on previous year -7.1%
1977 1.44 % change on previous year -75.6%
1978 7.85 % change on previous year +446.5%
1979 0.6663 % change on previous year -91.5%
1980 4.91 % change on previous year +636.9%
1981 4.42 % change on previous year -10.0%
1982 3.4 % change on previous year -23.1%
1983 3.25 % change on previous year -4.4%
1984 4.01 % change on previous year +23.5%
1985 3.84 % change on previous year -4.3%
1986 2.68 % change on previous year -30.2%
1987 4.18 % change on previous year +55.9%
1988 1.97 % change on previous year -52.9%
1989 6.14 % change on previous year +211.6%
1995 7.53 % change on previous year +22.7%
1996 1.49 % change on previous year -80.3%
1997 2.19 % change on previous year +46.9%
2002 6.08 % change on previous year +178.3%
2003 -0.7291 % change on previous year -112.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.38 % change on previous year 0.6663 % change on previous year 7.85 % change on previous year 8
1980s 3.88 % change on previous year 1.97 % change on previous year 6.14 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.74 % change on previous year 1.49 % change on previous year 7.53 % change on previous year 3
2000s 2.68 % change on previous year -0.7291 % change on previous year 6.08 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 132 Russia -0.6461 % change on previous year compare
  2. 133 Niger -0.6666 % change on previous year compare
  3. 134 Kenya -0.7181 % change on previous year compare
  4. 136 Norway -0.7841 % change on previous year compare
  5. 137 North Macedonia -0.8051 % change on previous year compare
  6. 138 Lesotho -0.8093 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gabon?
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Gabon was -0.7291 % change on previous year in 2003, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 7.85 % change on previous year in 1978.
What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was -0.7291 % change on previous year in 2003.
How does Gabon rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
Gabon ranks 135th out of 206 countries with data for 2003.
Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is down 109.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon 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.