Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Small states
Small states: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 1.09 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Small states, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Small states is 1.09 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 87.4% on the previous year and up 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Small states peaked at 2.77 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -0.4653 % change on previous year, in 2012.
That places Small states 15th out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Small states, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 1973 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1974 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 1975 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 1976 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1977 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1979 | 0.8152 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1980 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +47.4% |
| 1981 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +77.2% |
| 1982 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1985 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1986 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 1987 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +34.4% |
| 1988 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1989 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 0.6124 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1991 | 2.43 % change on previous year | +296.9% |
| 1992 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 1993 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +114.1% |
| 1995 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 1996 | 0.7626 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1997 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +86.0% |
| 1998 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 0.7941 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 2000 | 0.5843 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2001 | 1.69 % change on previous year | +188.5% |
| 2002 | 0.7077 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2003 | 0.7279 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 0.4666 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0817 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 2006 | 0.6305 % change on previous year | +671.5% |
| 2007 | -0.1208 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 2008 | 0.4683 % change on previous year | -487.6% |
| 2009 | 0.2107 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 2010 | 1.81 % change on previous year | +757.9% |
| 2011 | -0.3303 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 2012 | -0.4653 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 2013 | 0.3593 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 2014 | 0.7336 % change on previous year | +104.2% |
| 2015 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +48.8% |
| 2016 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 2019 | 1 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 0.559 % change on previous year | -44.4% |
| 2021 | 0.4417 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 2022 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +133.9% |
| 2023 | 0.5839 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2024 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +87.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.64 % change on previous year | 0.8152 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2 % change on previous year | 1.2 % change on previous year | 2.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.45 % change on previous year | 0.6124 % change on previous year | 2.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5443 % change on previous year | -0.1208 % change on previous year | 1.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7476 % change on previous year | -0.4653 % change on previous year | 1.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7424 % change on previous year | 0.4417 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Small states
- 12 Equatorial Guinea 6 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Rwanda 5.93 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Libya 5.8 % change on previous year compare
- 15 United Arab Emirates 5.74 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Benin 5.18 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Yemen 5.15 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Qatar 5.09 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Small states
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2538 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.2% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 66.0% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 243,069 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 100.9% (2024)
- Primary education, teachers 243,069 (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.012 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Small states?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Small states was 1.09 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Small states?
- The highest recorded value was 2.77 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Small states?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4653 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Small states rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Small states ranks 15th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Small states?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Small states 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.