Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Tunisia
Tunisia: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 1.24 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Tunisia, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 1.24 % change on previous year for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Tunisia peaked at 5.67 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -5.78 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Tunisia 78th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -5.36 % change on previous year | -556.8% |
| 1974 | -1.97 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 1975 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -285.8% |
| 1976 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 1977 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +56.4% |
| 1978 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -36.6% |
| 1979 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 1980 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +138.2% |
| 1981 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1982 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +67.3% |
| 1983 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +71.8% |
| 1984 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 1985 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1987 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 1988 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1989 | -0.9235 % change on previous year | -163.2% |
| 1990 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -449.4% |
| 1991 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 1992 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 1993 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 1994 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +137.5% |
| 1995 | 0.3678 % change on previous year | -85.0% |
| 1996 | -0.8611 % change on previous year | -334.1% |
| 1997 | -1.23 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 1998 | -0.0524 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1999 | -0.5006 % change on previous year | +855.8% |
| 2000 | -2.02 % change on previous year | +302.8% |
| 2001 | -2.82 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 2002 | -3.51 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 2003 | -3.67 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2004 | -3.82 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2005 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2006 | -4.21 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2007 | -5.78 % change on previous year | +37.3% |
| 2008 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -47.6% |
| 2009 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 2010 | 0.4946 % change on previous year | -145.0% |
| 2011 | -0.2077 % change on previous year | -142.0% |
| 2012 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -975.7% |
| 2013 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2014 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +53.6% |
| 2015 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 2018 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2023 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1.24 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.48 % change on previous year, 84% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1.24 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.15 % change on previous year, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Tunisia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +975.7% | -0.2077 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | -855.8% | -0.0524 % change on previous year | -0.5006 % change on previous year |
| 1973 | -556.8% | 1.17 % change on previous year | -5.36 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | +449.4% | -0.9235 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | -334.1% | 0.3678 % change on previous year | -0.8611 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9291 % change on previous year | -5.36 % change on previous year | 3.82 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.89 % change on previous year | -0.9235 % change on previous year | 5.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8017 % change on previous year | -1.23 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.35 % change on previous year | -5.78 % change on previous year | -1.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.79 % change on previous year | -0.2077 % change on previous year | 2.73 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.76 % change on previous year | 1.24 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Tunisia?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Tunisia was 1.24 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.67 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.78 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Tunisia rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Tunisia ranks 78th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.