Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)

Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC): Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 1.27 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 23.7%
Rank
13th
of 45 groups
All-time high
10.24 % change on previous year
in 2002
All-time low
-2.49 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC), 1971–2024

0510197119972024

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

Analysis

Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) recorded 1.27 % change on previous year for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is down 23.7% on the previous year and down 62.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) peaked at 10.24 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -2.49 % change on previous year, in 1971.

Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ranks 13th of 45 groups 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 Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC), year by year

Annual values for Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC), 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -2.49 % change on previous year
1972 3.35 % change on previous year -234.4%
1973 4.82 % change on previous year +44.0%
1974 4.8 % change on previous year -0.4%
1975 6.1 % change on previous year +27.0%
1976 7.62 % change on previous year +24.9%
1977 6.78 % change on previous year -11.0%
1978 6.33 % change on previous year -6.6%
1979 5.65 % change on previous year -10.8%
1980 6.04 % change on previous year +6.9%
1981 4.83 % change on previous year -20.1%
1982 3.14 % change on previous year -34.9%
1983 1.02 % change on previous year -67.7%
1984 2.36 % change on previous year +132.4%
1985 2.24 % change on previous year -5.0%
1986 0.9089 % change on previous year -59.5%
1987 1.61 % change on previous year +77.5%
1988 4 % change on previous year +147.7%
1989 -0.3196 % change on previous year -108.0%
1990 0.3658 % change on previous year -214.5%
1991 5.54 % change on previous year +1414.5%
1992 0.7156 % change on previous year -87.1%
1993 4.61 % change on previous year +543.5%
1994 4.7 % change on previous year +2.1%
1995 6.91 % change on previous year +47.0%
1996 3.01 % change on previous year -56.4%
1997 9.28 % change on previous year +207.8%
1998 4.43 % change on previous year -52.3%
1999 2.14 % change on previous year -51.6%
2000 6.25 % change on previous year +191.8%
2001 7.36 % change on previous year +17.7%
2002 10.24 % change on previous year +39.1%
2003 7.36 % change on previous year -28.1%
2004 6.65 % change on previous year -9.6%
2005 6.07 % change on previous year -8.7%
2006 5.75 % change on previous year -5.4%
2007 5.41 % change on previous year -5.8%
2008 6.88 % change on previous year +27.1%
2009 2.65 % change on previous year -61.5%
2010 2.87 % change on previous year +8.1%
2011 2.68 % change on previous year -6.5%
2012 3.99 % change on previous year +49.1%
2013 2.94 % change on previous year -26.3%
2014 3.36 % change on previous year +14.3%
2015 1.79 % change on previous year -46.9%
2016 3.43 % change on previous year +92.1%
2017 3.28 % change on previous year -4.4%
2018 3.5 % change on previous year +6.8%
2019 3.44 % change on previous year -1.7%
2020 3.08 % change on previous year -10.7%
2021 1.36 % change on previous year -55.8%
2022 -0.2512 % change on previous year -118.5%
2023 1.66 % change on previous year -760.9%
2024 1.27 % change on previous year -23.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.77 % change on previous year -2.49 % change on previous year 7.62 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.58 % change on previous year -0.3196 % change on previous year 6.04 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.17 % change on previous year 0.3658 % change on previous year 9.28 % change on previous year 10
2000s 6.46 % change on previous year 2.65 % change on previous year 10.24 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.13 % change on previous year 1.79 % change on previous year 3.99 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.42 % change on previous year -0.2512 % change on previous year 3.08 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)

  1. 10 Democratic Republic of Congo 7.35 % change on previous year compare
  2. 11 Guinea-Bissau 6.65 % change on previous year compare
  3. 12 Equatorial Guinea 6 % change on previous year compare
  4. 13 Rwanda 5.93 % change on previous year compare
  5. 14 Libya 5.8 % change on previous year compare
  6. 15 United Arab Emirates 5.74 % change on previous year compare
  7. 16 Benin 5.18 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 251 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)?
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) was 1.27 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)?
The highest recorded value was 10.24 % change on previous year in 2002.
What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)?
The lowest recorded value was -2.49 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ranks 13th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) 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.