Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in North America
North America: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was -0.2703 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in North America, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in North America stood at -0.2703 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 119.6% on the previous year and down 144.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in North America peaked at 19.23 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -9.78 % change on previous year, in 1990.
North America ranks 44th of 45 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in North America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -9.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 1973 | 0.4311 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
| 1974 | -3.13 % change on previous year | -826.3% |
| 1975 | -2.74 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1976 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1977 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1978 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 1979 | -2.02 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 1980 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -441.4% |
| 1981 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1982 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -208.1% |
| 1983 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -253.6% |
| 1984 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 1985 | 0.0973 % change on previous year | -106.3% |
| 1986 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +1552.8% |
| 1987 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 1988 | 19.23 % change on previous year | +992.5% |
| 1989 | 0.1056 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
| 1990 | -9.78 % change on previous year | -9355.5% |
| 1991 | 0.7341 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 1992 | 10.33 % change on previous year | +1307.1% |
| 1993 | -7.28 % change on previous year | -170.4% |
| 1994 | 0.9369 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 1995 | 2.43 % change on previous year | +159.9% |
| 1996 | 0.982 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 1997 | 3.53 % change on previous year | +259.3% |
| 1998 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
| 1999 | 1 % change on previous year | -182.0% |
| 2000 | 0.2294 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 2001 | 0.2774 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 2002 | -0.695 % change on previous year | -350.6% |
| 2003 | -0.6175 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 2004 | -0.7274 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2005 | -0.7205 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2006 | -0.4873 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 2007 | 0.1487 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 2008 | 0.7991 % change on previous year | +437.3% |
| 2009 | -0.362 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 2010 | 0.2625 % change on previous year | -172.5% |
| 2011 | 0.3355 % change on previous year | +27.8% |
| 2012 | -0.501 % change on previous year | -249.3% |
| 2013 | -0.6781 % change on previous year | +35.3% |
| 2014 | 0.6148 % change on previous year | -190.7% |
| 2015 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +83.5% |
| 2016 | 0.9161 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2017 | 0.5497 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2018 | -0.4489 % change on previous year | -181.7% |
| 2019 | -0.6244 % change on previous year | +39.1% |
| 2020 | -1.1 % change on previous year | +76.9% |
| 2021 | -2.21 % change on previous year | +99.7% |
| 2022 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2023 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -192.0% |
| 2024 | -0.2703 % change on previous year | -119.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in North America changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -9355.5% | 0.1056 % change on previous year | -9.78 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +1552.8% | 0.0973 % change on previous year | 1.61 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | +1307.1% | 0.7341 % change on previous year | 10.33 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2.68 % change on previous year | -9.28 % change on previous year | 0.4311 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.62 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | 19.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1675 % change on previous year | -9.78 % change on previous year | 10.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2155 % change on previous year | -0.7274 % change on previous year | 0.7991 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1554 % change on previous year | -0.6781 % change on previous year | 1.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.7404 % change on previous year | -2.21 % change on previous year | 1.38 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near North America
- 41 Cambodia 3.07 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Armenia 2.98 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Germany 2.83 % 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
- 47 Zambia 2.55 % change on previous year compare
More education data for North America
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0687 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Population ages 0-14 16.9% (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 28.14 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 26.20 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, per capita 0.0738 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in North America?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in North America was -0.2703 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in North America?
- The highest recorded value was 19.23 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.78 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does North America rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- North America ranks 44th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 144.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America 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.