Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 1.26 % change on previous year in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Iraq, 1972–2004
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Iraq is 1.26 % change on previous year, measured in 2004.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 20.08 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -15.13 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Iraq ranks 77th 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 8.55 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 8.57 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 8.16 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 16.55 % change on previous year | +102.7% |
| 1977 | 9.78 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 1978 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 1979 | 20.08 % change on previous year | +296.1% |
| 1980 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 1981 | 0.2579 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1982 | 0.807 % change on previous year | +212.9% |
| 1983 | -0.6121 % change on previous year | -175.8% |
| 1984 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -584.1% |
| 1985 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 1986 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 3.72 % change on previous year | +66.6% |
| 1988 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1989 | 0.8736 % change on previous year | -66.4% |
| 1992 | -15.13 % change on previous year | -1832.3% |
| 1993 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 2000 | 0.9851 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2004 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.69 % change on previous year | 5.07 % change on previous year | 20.08 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.1 % change on previous year | -0.6121 % change on previous year | 6.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -6.98 % change on previous year | -15.13 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.12 % change on previous year | 0.9851 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More education data for Iraq
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2007)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2004)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Iraq was 1.26 % change on previous year in 2004, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 20.08 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.13 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Iraq rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 77th out of 206 countries with data for 2004.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.