Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 5.67 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan is 5.67 % change on previous year, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 84.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan peaked at 54.62 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -46.41 % change on previous year, in 1982.
Afghanistan ranks 41st of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 15.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 14.17 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 8.03 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 1974 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 1975 | 7.48 % change on previous year | +66.0% |
| 1976 | 10.32 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 1977 | 9.02 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1978 | 6.85 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 1981 | 13.51 % change on previous year | +97.3% |
| 1982 | -46.41 % change on previous year | -443.5% |
| 1985 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 1986 | -9.03 % change on previous year | -322.6% |
| 1989 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 1990 | -9.99 % change on previous year | +627.4% |
| 1991 | 54.62 % change on previous year | -646.8% |
| 1994 | 49.85 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1995 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 2004 | 46.06 % change on previous year | +1419.4% |
| 2005 | 9.62 % change on previous year | -79.1% |
| 2006 | 54.55 % change on previous year | +467.3% |
| 2007 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 2008 | 37.58 % change on previous year | +1207.4% |
| 2009 | 20.43 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
| 2010 | 19.11 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 8.06 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 2012 | 9.37 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2014 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2015 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2016 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +49.0% |
| 2017 | 6.39 % change on previous year | +128.9% |
| 2018 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.47 % change on previous year | 4.51 % change on previous year | 15.4 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -7.85 % change on previous year | -46.41 % change on previous year | 13.51 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | 24.38 % change on previous year | -9.99 % change on previous year | 54.62 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 28.52 % change on previous year | 2.87 % change on previous year | 54.55 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 6.76 % change on previous year | 1.87 % change on previous year | 19.11 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 38 Malawi 5.83 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Mozambique 5.75 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Côte d'Ivoire 5.74 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Oman 5.57 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Yemen 5.56 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Armenia 5.56 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan was 5.67 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 54.62 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.41 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Afghanistan rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Afghanistan ranks 41st out of 218 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.