Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate was 14.75 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1972–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 14.75 % change on previous year for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in 2021.
The figure is up 285.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 29.5 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -4.46 % change on previous year, in 1994.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 9th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.8036 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 10.05 % change on previous year | +1151.0% |
| 1993 | 2 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 1994 | -4.46 % change on previous year | -322.8% |
| 1995 | 8.04 % change on previous year | -280.5% |
| 1999 | 29.5 % change on previous year | +266.7% |
| 2008 | 10.73 % change on previous year | -63.6% |
| 2009 | 7.38 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 2010 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2011 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 16.5 % change on previous year | +331.8% |
| 2013 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 2014 | 12.73 % change on previous year | -891.4% |
| 2015 | 8.19 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2021 | 14.75 % change on previous year | +80.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 14.75 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.1 % change on previous year, 7.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 14.75 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.6 % change on previous year, 5.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +1151.0% | 0.8036 % change on previous year | 10.05 % change on previous year |
| 2014 | +891.4% | -1.61 % change on previous year | 12.73 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.43 % change on previous year | 0.8036 % change on previous year | 10.05 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | 8.77 % change on previous year | -4.46 % change on previous year | 29.5 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 9.05 % change on previous year | 7.38 % change on previous year | 10.73 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.28 % change on previous year | -1.61 % change on previous year | 16.5 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | 14.75 % change on previous year | 14.75 % change on previous year | 14.75 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 6 Gabon 17.42 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Botswana 16.13 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Oman 15.27 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Libya 13.75 % change on previous year compare
- 11 South Africa 13.45 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Equatorial Guinea 13.05 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1999 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 14.75 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 29.5 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.46 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 9th out of 201 countries with data for 2021.
- Is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 285.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, teachers, 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, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, teachers 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, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.