Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Sweden

Sweden: Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate was -0.43 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.43 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 151.2%
World rank
125th
of 201 countries
All-time high
16.21 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-20.42 % change on previous year
in 1976
Years of data
36
1972–2024

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

-20-10010201972199820241972: 6.2 % change on previous year1973: 16.2 % change on previous year1974: 4.8 % change on previous year1975: 7.8 % change on previous year1976: -20.4 % change on previous year1994: -4.2 % change on previous year1995: -0.754 % change on previous year1996: -2.9 % change on previous year1997: -1.7 % change on previous year1998: 2.7 % change on previous year1999: 3.3 % change on previous year2000: 5.8 % change on previous year2001: 5.2 % change on previous year2002: -0.606 % change on previous year2003: 1.1 % change on previous year2004: -1.3 % change on previous year2005: -4.1 % change on previous year2006: -4 % change on previous year2007: -2.5 % change on previous year2008: -0.147 % change on previous year2009: 0.283 % change on previous year2010: -1.6 % change on previous year2011: 3.4 % change on previous year2012: 0.021 % change on previous year2013: -0.54 % change on previous year2014: 2.2 % change on previous year2015: 3.1 % change on previous year2016: 2.2 % change on previous year2017: 5.2 % change on previous year2018: -1.6 % change on previous year2019: 1.7 % change on previous year2020: 0.797 % change on previous year2021: -0.252 % change on previous year2022: 0.685 % change on previous year2023: 0.839 % change on previous year2024: -0.43 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2024, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Sweden stood at -0.43 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 151.2% on the previous year and down 119.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 16.21 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -20.42 % change on previous year, in 1976.

That places Sweden 125th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2.92 % change on previous year -20.42 % change on previous year 16.21 % change on previous year 5
1990s -0.6045 % change on previous year -4.24 % change on previous year 3.32 % change on previous year 6
2000s -0.0341 % change on previous year -4.11 % change on previous year 5.83 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.4 % change on previous year -1.62 % change on previous year 5.19 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.3278 % change on previous year -0.43 % change on previous year 0.8392 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 122 Bangladesh -0.2312 % change on previous year compare
  2. 123 Kazakhstan -0.3149 % change on previous year compare
  3. 124 Chile -0.4034 % change on previous year compare
  4. 126 United Kingdom -0.4388 % change on previous year compare
  5. 127 Russia -0.4522 % change on previous year compare
  6. 128 Ukraine -0.4915 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Sweden?
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Sweden was -0.43 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 16.21 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was -20.42 % change on previous year in 1976.
How does Sweden rank for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
Sweden ranks 125th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is down 119.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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.