Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Uganda

Uganda: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 2.13 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
2.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 55.0%
World rank
60th
of 206 countries
All-time high
72.83 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-6.7 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
45
1971–2017

Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Uganda, 1971–2017

0204060801971199420171971: 8.8 % change on previous year1972: -1.3 % change on previous year1973: 4 % change on previous year1974: 7.8 % change on previous year1975: 10.9 % change on previous year1976: 6.5 % change on previous year1977: 9.9 % change on previous year1978: 6.1 % change on previous year1979: 1.2 % change on previous year1980: 6.4 % change on previous year1981: 8 % change on previous year1982: 14.9 % change on previous year1983: 7 % change on previous year1984: 11.6 % change on previous year1985: 9.7 % change on previous year1986: 4.1 % change on previous year1987: 4.8 % change on previous year1988: 4.7 % change on previous year1989: -2.1 % change on previous year1990: 4.4 % change on previous year1991: 4.3 % change on previous year1992: -6.7 % change on previous year1993: 11.3 % change on previous year1994: 4.3 % change on previous year1995: 4.4 % change on previous year1996: 5.4 % change on previous year1997: 72.8 % change on previous year1998: 9.5 % change on previous year1999: 8.3 % change on previous year2000: 4.3 % change on previous year2001: 5.2 % change on previous year2002: 6.6 % change on previous year2003: 3.8 % change on previous year2004: -3.4 % change on previous year2005: -2.1 % change on previous year2006: 1.9 % change on previous year2007: 2.4 % change on previous year2008: 5.7 % change on previous year2009: 4.2 % change on previous year2010: 0.927 % change on previous year2011: -3.3 % change on previous year2012: 2.8 % change on previous year2013: 1.6 % change on previous year2016: 4.7 % change on previous year2017: 2.1 % 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 Uganda is 2.13 % change on previous year, measured in 2017.

The figure is down 55.0% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Uganda peaked at 72.83 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -6.7 % change on previous year, in 1992.

That places Uganda 60th out of 206 countries with data for 2017, 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 Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Uganda, 1971 to 2017.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 8.77 % change on previous year
1972 -1.29 % change on previous year -114.7%
1973 4.01 % change on previous year -410.2%
1974 7.79 % change on previous year +94.2%
1975 10.88 % change on previous year +39.7%
1976 6.5 % change on previous year -40.2%
1977 9.88 % change on previous year +52.0%
1978 6.1 % change on previous year -38.3%
1979 1.23 % change on previous year -79.8%
1980 6.42 % change on previous year +419.6%
1981 8.05 % change on previous year +25.4%
1982 14.9 % change on previous year +85.2%
1983 7.02 % change on previous year -52.9%
1984 11.56 % change on previous year +64.6%
1985 9.67 % change on previous year -16.3%
1986 4.1 % change on previous year -57.6%
1987 4.77 % change on previous year +16.4%
1988 4.68 % change on previous year -2.0%
1989 -2.08 % change on previous year -144.5%
1990 4.37 % change on previous year -309.7%
1991 4.31 % change on previous year -1.2%
1992 -6.7 % change on previous year -255.4%
1993 11.28 % change on previous year -268.3%
1994 4.28 % change on previous year -62.0%
1995 4.41 % change on previous year +2.8%
1996 5.36 % change on previous year +21.7%
1997 72.83 % change on previous year +1258.3%
1998 9.48 % change on previous year -87.0%
1999 8.3 % change on previous year -12.5%
2000 4.31 % change on previous year -48.1%
2001 5.21 % change on previous year +21.1%
2002 6.57 % change on previous year +26.0%
2003 3.8 % change on previous year -42.2%
2004 -3.35 % change on previous year -188.4%
2005 -2.08 % change on previous year -38.0%
2006 1.94 % change on previous year -193.1%
2007 2.37 % change on previous year +22.2%
2008 5.65 % change on previous year +138.8%
2009 4.19 % change on previous year -25.8%
2010 0.9265 % change on previous year -77.9%
2011 -3.3 % change on previous year -456.3%
2012 2.85 % change on previous year -186.2%
2013 1.57 % change on previous year -44.9%
2016 4.74 % change on previous year +201.9%
2017 2.13 % change on previous year -55.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.99 % change on previous year -1.29 % change on previous year 10.88 % change on previous year 9
1980s 6.91 % change on previous year -2.08 % change on previous year 14.9 % change on previous year 10
1990s 11.79 % change on previous year -6.7 % change on previous year 72.83 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.86 % change on previous year -3.35 % change on previous year 6.57 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.49 % change on previous year -3.3 % change on previous year 4.74 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 57 Central African Republic 2.15 % change on previous year compare
  2. 58 Palestine 2.15 % change on previous year compare
  3. 59 Sao Tome and Principe 2.14 % change on previous year compare
  4. 61 Panama 2.02 % change on previous year compare
  5. 62 Portugal 1.89 % change on previous year compare
  6. 63 Turkey 1.87 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Uganda?
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Uganda was 2.13 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 72.83 % change on previous year in 1997.
What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was -6.7 % change on previous year in 1992.
How does Uganda rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
Uganda ranks 60th out of 206 countries with data for 2017.
Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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.