Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 1.15 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in New Zealand is 1.15 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 43.7% on the previous year and down 41.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 4.09 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -3.48 % change on previous year, in 1981.
New Zealand ranks 80th 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -0.8908 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -0.675 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1973 | -0.6931 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1974 | -0.6312 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1975 | 0.6177 % change on previous year | -197.9% |
| 1976 | 0.5866 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 0.2088 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 1978 | -0.2487 % change on previous year | -219.1% |
| 1979 | -0.8424 % change on previous year | +238.8% |
| 1980 | -2.3 % change on previous year | +172.6% |
| 1981 | -3.48 % change on previous year | +51.7% |
| 1982 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1983 | -3.4 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
| 1984 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1985 | -2.55 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1986 | -2.72 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1987 | -0.9061 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 1988 | -1.41 % change on previous year | +55.5% |
| 1989 | -0.0719 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 1990 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -2677.4% |
| 1991 | -0.7725 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 1992 | 0.373 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
| 1993 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +381.5% |
| 1994 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 1995 | 4.09 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 1996 | 0.829 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 1997 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +228.2% |
| 1998 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 1999 | -0.4945 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
| 2000 | -0.2956 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 2001 | -1.12 % change on previous year | +278.5% |
| 2002 | -0.3125 % change on previous year | -72.1% |
| 2003 | 0.5702 % change on previous year | -282.5% |
| 2004 | -0.9483 % change on previous year | -266.3% |
| 2005 | -0.0615 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 2006 | -0.5767 % change on previous year | +838.4% |
| 2007 | -0.4931 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 2008 | -0.2636 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 2009 | -0.1396 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2010 | 0.2353 % change on previous year | -268.5% |
| 2011 | -0.328 % change on previous year | -239.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0705 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 2013 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +2221.2% |
| 2014 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +19.7% |
| 2015 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 2016 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 2019 | -0.0729 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 2020 | -0.2302 % change on previous year | +215.8% |
| 2021 | -0.5838 % change on previous year | +153.7% |
| 2022 | -2.39 % change on previous year | +308.9% |
| 2023 | 0.8005 % change on previous year | -133.5% |
| 2024 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.2853 % change on previous year | -0.8908 % change on previous year | 0.6177 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -2.18 % change on previous year | -3.48 % change on previous year | -0.0719 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.44 % change on previous year | -0.7725 % change on previous year | 4.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.3639 % change on previous year | -1.12 % change on previous year | 0.5702 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.11 % change on previous year | -0.328 % change on previous year | 2.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2501 % change on previous year | -2.39 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 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 383,018 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.15 % 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 0.0724 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 186,396 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.9363 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in New Zealand was 1.15 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 4.09 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.48 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does New Zealand rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 80th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.