Primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate was 0.5951 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate in Nicaragua, 1971–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2008, primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate in Nicaragua stood at 0.5951 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 175.9% on the previous year and up 138.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate in Nicaragua peaked at 7.87 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -3.33 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Nicaragua 60th out of 194 countries with data for 2008, 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 enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -143.7% |
| 1973 | 0.7157 % change on previous year | -143.7% |
| 1974 | -0.7563 % change on previous year | -205.7% |
| 1975 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -490.9% |
| 1976 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1977 | -1.6 % change on previous year | -190.4% |
| 1978 | -3.33 % change on previous year | +107.8% |
| 1983 | 0.8695 % change on previous year | -126.1% |
| 1984 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -372.6% |
| 1985 | 6.48 % change on previous year | -373.3% |
| 1986 | -2.08 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 1987 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -209.0% |
| 1988 | 0.3303 % change on previous year | -85.4% |
| 1989 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -831.2% |
| 1990 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -269.2% |
| 1991 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 5.06 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 1993 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 1994 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1995 | -2.71 % change on previous year | -336.8% |
| 1996 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 2000 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -340.1% |
| 2001 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 2002 | 7.87 % change on previous year | +72.5% |
| 2005 | 0.109 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 2006 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -2017.7% |
| 2007 | -0.7844 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 2008 | 0.5951 % change on previous year | -175.9% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 0.5951 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.3624 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 0.5951 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -0.1811 % change on previous year. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate in Nicaragua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -2017.7% | 0.109 % change on previous year | -2.09 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2337 % change on previous year | -3.33 % change on previous year | 3.75 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.4401 % change on previous year | -2.42 % change on previous year | 6.48 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 1.62 % change on previous year | -2.71 % change on previous year | 5.06 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 1.99 % change on previous year | -2.09 % change on previous year | 7.87 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 57 San Marino 0.6803 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Burundi 0.6565 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Cote d'Ivoire 0.6404 % change on previous year compare
- 61 East Timor 0.5766 % change on previous year
- 62 Saudi Arabia 0.5638 % change on previous year
- 63 Tunisia 0.4837 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Nicaragua
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 93.5 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 93.34 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 85,306 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 132,281 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate in Nicaragua?
- Primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate in Nicaragua was 0.5951 % change on previous year in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 7.87 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.33 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Nicaragua rank for primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate?
- Nicaragua ranks 60th out of 194 countries with data for 2008.
- Is primary enrollment selected countries, annual growth rate rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary enrollment selected countries, 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 enrollment selected countries. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary enrollment selected countries Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary enrollment selected countries. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.