Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was -0.0111 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded -0.0111 % change on previous year for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 71.3% on the previous year and down 100.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 4.4 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -4.58 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places United Kingdom 112th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0.133 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 1974 | -0.1919 % change on previous year | -244.3% |
| 1975 | -1.11 % change on previous year | +478.5% |
| 1976 | -1.49 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 1977 | -1.55 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1978 | -2.5 % change on previous year | +61.1% |
| 1979 | -3.07 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 1980 | -3.63 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 1981 | -4.34 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1982 | -4.52 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1983 | -4.58 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1984 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 1985 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1986 | 0.4912 % change on previous year | -122.9% |
| 1987 | 0.6052 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1988 | 1.11 % change on previous year | +83.5% |
| 1989 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1990 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +58.5% |
| 1991 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1992 | 0.5957 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 1999 | -0.0686 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 2000 | -0.6352 % change on previous year | +825.9% |
| 2001 | -0.7667 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 2002 | -1.3 % change on previous year | +70.2% |
| 2003 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -516.2% |
| 2005 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 2006 | -2.53 % change on previous year | +133.8% |
| 2007 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -152.8% |
| 2009 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -185.9% |
| 2010 | 0.1229 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 2011 | -0.0466 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 2012 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -5138.3% |
| 2013 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2014 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -211.9% |
| 2015 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -201.6% |
| 2016 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2017 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 2019 | 0.547 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2020 | -0.3177 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 2021 | -0.7392 % change on previous year | +132.7% |
| 2022 | -0.0386 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2023 | -0.0111 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's -0.0111 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.0368 % change on previous year, 30% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's -0.0111 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.2155 % change on previous year, 5% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Kingdom 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 | +5138.3% | -0.0466 % change on previous year | 2.35 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | -825.9% | -0.0686 % change on previous year | -0.6352 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.06 % change on previous year | -3.07 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -1.83 % change on previous year | -4.58 % change on previous year | 1.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7932 % change on previous year | -0.0686 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | -0.5199 % change on previous year | -2.53 % change on previous year | 4.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 % change on previous year | -2.44 % change on previous year | 2.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2767 % change on previous year | -0.7392 % change on previous year | -0.0111 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 109 Syria 0.0055 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Algeria 0 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Mexico 0 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Seychelles -0.0625 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Laos -0.0716 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Samoa -0.1171 % change on previous year compare
More education data for United Kingdom
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 388,714 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 830,495 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 790,556 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.071 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 United Kingdom?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in United Kingdom was -0.0111 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 4.4 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.58 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does United Kingdom rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 112th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.