Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Somalia

Somalia: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was -7.59 % change on previous year in 1986. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1986)
-7.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 20.3%
World rank
200th
of 206 countries
All-time high
32.87 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-21.67 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
13
1972–1986

Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Somalia, 1972–1986

-20020401972197919861972: 19.7 % change on previous year1973: 32.9 % change on previous year1974: 24.4 % change on previous year1977: 15.8 % change on previous year1978: -0.212 % change on previous year1979: 15.4 % change on previous year1980: 2.8 % change on previous year1981: -21.7 % change on previous year1982: -8.6 % change on previous year1983: -6.1 % change on previous year1984: 0.858 % change on previous year1985: -9.5 % change on previous year1986: -7.6 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Somalia is -7.59 % change on previous year, measured in 1986.

The figure is up 20.3% on the previous year and down 147.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Somalia peaked at 32.87 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -21.67 % change on previous year, in 1981.

That places Somalia 200th out of 206 countries with data for 1986, putting it 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 Somalia, year by year

Annual values for Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Somalia, 1972 to 1986.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 19.74 % change on previous year
1973 32.87 % change on previous year +66.5%
1974 24.36 % change on previous year -25.9%
1977 15.84 % change on previous year -35.0%
1978 -0.2122 % change on previous year -101.3%
1979 15.4 % change on previous year -7359.6%
1980 2.8 % change on previous year -81.8%
1981 -21.67 % change on previous year -873.5%
1982 -8.58 % change on previous year -60.4%
1983 -6.13 % change on previous year -28.5%
1984 0.8581 % change on previous year -114.0%
1985 -9.52 % change on previous year -1209.6%
1986 -7.59 % change on previous year -20.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 18 % change on previous year -0.2122 % change on previous year 32.87 % change on previous year 6
1980s -7.12 % change on previous year -21.67 % change on previous year 2.8 % change on previous year 7

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 197 Tuvalu -6.06 % change on previous year
  2. 198 Guam -6.87 % change on previous year compare
  3. 199 Naoero -7.4 % change on previous year compare
  4. 201 Marshall Islands -7.67 % change on previous year
  5. 202 Aruba -8.14 % change on previous year
  6. 203 Ukraine -8.28 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Somalia?
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Somalia was -7.59 % change on previous year in 1986, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 32.87 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was -21.67 % change on previous year in 1981.
How does Somalia rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
Somalia ranks 200th out of 206 countries with data for 1986.
Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Somalia?
Over the last ten years it is down 147.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Somalia 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.