Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Turkey

Turkey: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 1.87 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.87 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
63rd
of 206 countries
All-time high
7.6 % change on previous year
in 1984
All-time low
-13 % change on previous year
in 2013
Years of data
46
1972–2023

Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Turkey, 1972–2023

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

Analysis

In 2023, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Turkey stood at 1.87 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and up 114.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Turkey peaked at 7.6 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -13 % change on previous year, in 2013.

That places Turkey 63rd 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 Turkey, year by year

Annual values for Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Turkey, 1972 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 1.75 % change on previous year
1973 2.82 % change on previous year +61.2%
1974 1.55 % change on previous year -45.3%
1975 0.9954 % change on previous year -35.6%
1976 1.6 % change on previous year +60.6%
1977 0.6549 % change on previous year -59.0%
1978 -0.8201 % change on previous year -225.2%
1979 2.14 % change on previous year -360.6%
1982 3.59 % change on previous year +68.1%
1983 3.05 % change on previous year -15.2%
1984 7.6 % change on previous year +149.7%
1985 0.3868 % change on previous year -94.9%
1986 1.74 % change on previous year +349.6%
1987 1.02 % change on previous year -41.4%
1988 2.64 % change on previous year +158.6%
1989 -1.65 % change on previous year -162.5%
1990 1.2 % change on previous year -172.8%
1991 0.199 % change on previous year -83.4%
1992 0.2508 % change on previous year +26.0%
1993 -2.49 % change on previous year -1092.3%
1994 -2.7 % change on previous year +8.6%
1995 -0.9149 % change on previous year -66.2%
2000 -0.3211 % change on previous year -64.9%
2001 2.02 % change on previous year -729.6%
2002 0.9018 % change on previous year -55.4%
2003 -2.66 % change on previous year -394.6%
2004 0.6424 % change on previous year -124.2%
2005 0.9119 % change on previous year +42.0%
2006 0.4152 % change on previous year -54.5%
2007 0.9463 % change on previous year +127.9%
2008 -0.1375 % change on previous year -114.5%
2009 -2.49 % change on previous year +1712.7%
2010 0.6607 % change on previous year -126.5%
2011 -0.8163 % change on previous year -223.5%
2012 -2.3 % change on previous year +181.9%
2013 -13 % change on previous year +464.8%
2014 -0.3395 % change on previous year -97.4%
2015 -2.53 % change on previous year +643.8%
2016 -1.35 % change on previous year -46.5%
2017 -7.24 % change on previous year +435.9%
2018 2.66 % change on previous year -136.7%
2019 3.19 % change on previous year +20.0%
2020 0.2384 % change on previous year -92.5%
2021 0.9176 % change on previous year +284.8%
2022 1.98 % change on previous year +115.8%
2023 1.87 % change on previous year -5.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.34 % change on previous year -0.8201 % change on previous year 2.82 % change on previous year 8
1980s 2.3 % change on previous year -1.65 % change on previous year 7.6 % change on previous year 8
1990s -0.7428 % change on previous year -2.7 % change on previous year 1.2 % change on previous year 6
2000s 0.0231 % change on previous year -2.66 % change on previous year 2.02 % change on previous year 10
2010s -2.11 % change on previous year -13 % change on previous year 3.19 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.25 % change on previous year 0.2384 % change on previous year 1.98 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Turkey

  1. 60 Uganda 2.13 % change on previous year compare
  2. 61 Panama 2.02 % change on previous year compare
  3. 62 Portugal 1.89 % change on previous year compare
  4. 64 Canada 1.83 % change on previous year compare
  5. 65 Luxembourg 1.82 % change on previous year compare
  6. 66 Lebanon 1.8 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Turkey?
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Turkey was 1.87 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Turkey?
The highest recorded value was 7.6 % change on previous year in 1984.
What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Turkey?
The lowest recorded value was -13 % change on previous year in 2013.
How does Turkey rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
Turkey ranks 63rd out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Turkey?
Over the last ten years it is up 114.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkey 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.