Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 2.83 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Germany, 1992–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Germany is 2.83 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 35.7% on the previous year and up 394.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 4.4 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -4.15 % change on previous year, in 2002.
That places Germany 43rd 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.1944 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +2062.7% |
| 1994 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 1995 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +50.6% |
| 1996 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1997 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1998 | 0.1614 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 1999 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -1674.7% |
| 2000 | -2.96 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2001 | -3.74 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 2002 | -4.15 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2003 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0499 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 2005 | 0.0227 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2006 | 0.702 % change on previous year | +2994.0% |
| 2007 | -0.5427 % change on previous year | -177.3% |
| 2008 | -2.27 % change on previous year | +318.0% |
| 2009 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2010 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2011 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2012 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 2013 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 2014 | -0.9611 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2015 | 0.5834 % change on previous year | -160.7% |
| 2016 | 0.5491 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +274.8% |
| 2018 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2019 | 0.3297 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 2020 | 0.5853 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 2021 | 0.7855 % change on previous year | +34.2% |
| 2022 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +69.8% |
| 2023 | 4.4 % change on previous year | +229.8% |
| 2024 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.19 % change on previous year | -2.54 % change on previous year | 4.2 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -1.76 % change on previous year | -4.15 % change on previous year | 0.702 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4874 % change on previous year | -2.64 % change on previous year | 2.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.99 % change on previous year | 0.5853 % change on previous year | 4.4 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 40 Pakistan 3.1 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Cambodia 3.07 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Armenia 2.98 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Malawi 2.7 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Bangladesh 2.67 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Cameroon 2.6 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Germany
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0396 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 3.31 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.83 % 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 0.0396 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.62 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Germany?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Germany was 2.83 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.4 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.15 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Germany rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 43rd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 394.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.