Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Netherlands

Netherlands: Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate was -1.84 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.84 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 64.5%
World rank
152nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
17.77 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-5.2 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
36
1972–2024

Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Netherlands, 1972–2024

-5051015201972199820241972: 1.8 % change on previous year1973: 0.082 % change on previous year1974: 1.6 % change on previous year1975: 3 % change on previous year1976: 0.375 % change on previous year1977: 0.034 % change on previous year1978: 1.9 % change on previous year1979: 3.1 % change on previous year1980: 2.5 % change on previous year1981: 1.4 % change on previous year1982: -2.9 % change on previous year1983: 8.2 % change on previous year1984: -5.2 % change on previous year1985: -1.6 % change on previous year1986: 17.8 % change on previous year1987: -3 % change on previous year1988: -0.464 % change on previous year1989: -2.1 % change on previous year1990: -0.741 % change on previous year1991: 1.1 % change on previous year1992: 0.124 % change on previous year1993: 2.5 % change on previous year1994: -1.3 % change on previous year2012: -0.638 % change on previous year2013: -3 % change on previous year2014: -2.6 % change on previous year2015: -0.844 % change on previous year2016: -2.2 % change on previous year2017: -1.5 % change on previous year2018: 0.547 % change on previous year2019: 0.374 % change on previous year2020: 0.683 % change on previous year2021: -0.108 % change on previous year2022: 0.225 % change on previous year2023: -1.1 % change on previous year2024: -1.8 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2024, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Netherlands stood at -1.84 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 64.5% on the previous year and up 30.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Netherlands peaked at 17.77 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -5.2 % change on previous year, in 1984.

That places Netherlands 152nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.48 % change on previous year 0.0342 % change on previous year 3.06 % change on previous year 8
1980s 1.46 % change on previous year -5.2 % change on previous year 17.77 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.3534 % change on previous year -1.28 % change on previous year 2.54 % change on previous year 5
2010s -1.24 % change on previous year -3.05 % change on previous year 0.5474 % change on previous year 8
2020s -0.4317 % change on previous year -1.84 % change on previous year 0.6829 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 149 Denmark -1.56 % change on previous year compare
  2. 150 France -1.63 % change on previous year compare
  3. 151 Guinea-Bissau -1.79 % change on previous year compare
  4. 153 Costa Rica -1.92 % change on previous year compare
  5. 154 Azerbaijan -1.99 % change on previous year compare
  6. 155 Nepal -2.05 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Netherlands?
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Netherlands was -1.84 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 17.77 % change on previous year in 1986.
What is the lowest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was -5.2 % change on previous year in 1984.
How does Netherlands rank for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
Netherlands ranks 152nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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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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.

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Indicator
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
246 places, 8,544 data points, 1971–2025
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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.