Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Uganda

Uganda: Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate was 2.28 % change on previous year in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
2.28 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 56.3%
World rank
70th
of 201 countries
All-time high
19.08 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-8.55 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
47
1971–2017

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

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Uganda is 2.28 % change on previous year, measured in 2017.

That represents a change of down 56.3% on the previous year and up 75.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Uganda peaked at 19.08 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -8.55 % change on previous year, in 1994.

Uganda ranks 70th of 201 countries on this measure, 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 6.07 % change on previous year 3.72 % change on previous year 9.37 % change on previous year 9
1980s 8.51 % change on previous year -0.2338 % change on previous year 19.08 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.28 % change on previous year -8.55 % change on previous year 11.19 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.51 % change on previous year -5.19 % change on previous year 15.11 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.67 % change on previous year -1.68 % change on previous year 8.73 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 67 Cambodia 2.47 % change on previous year compare
  2. 68 Sri Lanka 2.32 % change on previous year compare
  3. 69 Eswatini 2.29 % change on previous year compare
  4. 71 Turks and Caicos Islands 2.26 % change on previous year compare
  5. 72 Macau (China) 2.12 % change on previous year compare
  6. 73 Aruba 2.11 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 246 places β†’

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All data for Uganda β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Uganda?
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Uganda was 2.28 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 19.08 % change on previous year in 1986.
What is the lowest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was -8.55 % change on previous year in 1994.
How does Uganda rank for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
Uganda ranks 70th out of 201 countries with data for 2017.
Is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 75.5%. 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, 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.