Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 4.5 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) is 4.5 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2,493.5% on the previous year and up 302.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 7.79 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -46.86 % change on previous year, in 1971.
That places South Asia (IDA & IBRD) 1st out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -46.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 1973 | 7.38 % change on previous year | +61.6% |
| 1974 | 0.919 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 1975 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +254.5% |
| 1976 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1977 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +152.9% |
| 1978 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 1979 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -224.4% |
| 1980 | 3.41 % change on previous year | +83.8% |
| 1981 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1983 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +57.9% |
| 1984 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 1985 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1986 | 3.93 % change on previous year | +155.6% |
| 1987 | -0.3859 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 1988 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -1495.1% |
| 1989 | 5.61 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -60.3% |
| 1991 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +23.7% |
| 1993 | 3.54 % change on previous year | +37.0% |
| 1994 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 1995 | 1 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 1996 | 0.8597 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1997 | 0.7466 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1998 | -0.492 % change on previous year | -165.9% |
| 1999 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -393.8% |
| 2000 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +54.1% |
| 2001 | 0.124 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 2002 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +940.6% |
| 2003 | 7.79 % change on previous year | +503.4% |
| 2004 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -73.0% |
| 2005 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2008 | 0.7334 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 2009 | -0.0371 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 2010 | 0.441 % change on previous year | -1287.1% |
| 2011 | 0.5198 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +125.3% |
| 2013 | 0.5742 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2014 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -487.8% |
| 2015 | 0.2584 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 2016 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +1550.9% |
| 2017 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -142.0% |
| 2018 | -12.52 % change on previous year | +599.7% |
| 2019 | -1.6 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 2020 | 0.9356 % change on previous year | -158.6% |
| 2021 | 0.1818 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 2022 | 6.39 % change on previous year | +3412.6% |
| 2023 | -0.1881 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 2024 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -2493.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2.73 % change on previous year | -46.86 % change on previous year | 7.38 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.43 % change on previous year | -0.3859 % change on previous year | 5.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.66 % change on previous year | -0.492 % change on previous year | 3.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.08 % change on previous year | -0.0371 % change on previous year | 7.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.09 % change on previous year | -12.52 % change on previous year | 4.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.36 % change on previous year | -0.1881 % change on previous year | 6.39 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
More education data for South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 160.82 million (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 68.1% (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0959 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.6% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.84 million (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 119.0% (2024)
- Primary education, teachers 5.84 million (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0035 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) was 4.5 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 7.79 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.86 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 1st out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 302.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (IDA & IBRD) 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.