Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados

Barbados: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.3133 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.3133 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 86.6%
World rank
161st
of 218 countries
All-time high
7.75 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-5.58 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
37
1972–2024

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados, 1972–2024

-505101972199820241972: 2.8 % change on previous year1973: 1.4 % change on previous year1974: -4 % change on previous year1975: 7.8 % change on previous year1976: -2.4 % change on previous year1977: -1.2 % change on previous year1978: 4.7 % change on previous year1979: -1.9 % change on previous year1980: 1.3 % change on previous year1981: -3.3 % change on previous year1982: -3.6 % change on previous year1983: -0.529 % change on previous year1984: 0.271 % change on previous year1985: 3.5 % change on previous year1990: -5.6 % change on previous year2000: -3.8 % change on previous year2001: -0.714 % change on previous year2002: 0.029 % change on previous year2003: 0.359 % change on previous year2004: 1.7 % change on previous year2005: 0.554 % change on previous year2006: -2.6 % change on previous year2007: -0.978 % change on previous year2008: -1.5 % change on previous year2009: -2 % change on previous year2010: -2.2 % change on previous year2011: 1 % change on previous year2015: -0.238 % change on previous year2016: -0.895 % change on previous year2017: -0.594 % change on previous year2018: -3.3 % change on previous year2019: -2.3 % change on previous year2020: -0.46 % change on previous year2021: -0.604 % change on previous year2022: 0.206 % change on previous year2023: -2.3 % change on previous year2024: -0.313 % change on previous year

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 Barbados is -0.3133 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 86.6% on the previous year and down 31.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados peaked at 7.75 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -5.58 % change on previous year, in 1990.

Barbados ranks 161st of 218 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.

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Barbados, 1972 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 2.75 % change on previous year
1973 1.36 % change on previous year -50.7%
1974 -4.01 % change on previous year -395.5%
1975 7.75 % change on previous year -293.3%
1976 -2.35 % change on previous year -130.3%
1977 -1.2 % change on previous year -49.0%
1978 4.69 % change on previous year -490.9%
1979 -1.92 % change on previous year -140.9%
1980 1.26 % change on previous year -165.6%
1981 -3.35 % change on previous year -366.4%
1982 -3.58 % change on previous year +6.9%
1983 -0.529 % change on previous year -85.2%
1984 0.2713 % change on previous year -151.3%
1985 3.54 % change on previous year +1203.1%
1990 -5.58 % change on previous year -257.7%
2000 -3.78 % change on previous year -32.3%
2001 -0.7137 % change on previous year -81.1%
2002 0.0288 % change on previous year -104.0%
2003 0.3593 % change on previous year +1149.6%
2004 1.69 % change on previous year +369.0%
2005 0.554 % change on previous year -67.1%
2006 -2.63 % change on previous year -574.5%
2007 -0.9782 % change on previous year -62.8%
2008 -1.52 % change on previous year +55.4%
2009 -2.01 % change on previous year +32.3%
2010 -2.16 % change on previous year +7.5%
2011 1.02 % change on previous year -147.2%
2015 -0.2378 % change on previous year -123.3%
2016 -0.8952 % change on previous year +276.4%
2017 -0.594 % change on previous year -33.6%
2018 -3.35 % change on previous year +463.7%
2019 -2.3 % change on previous year -31.3%
2020 -0.4602 % change on previous year -80.0%
2021 -0.6042 % change on previous year +31.3%
2022 0.2062 % change on previous year -134.1%
2023 -2.33 % change on previous year -1231.0%
2024 -0.3133 % change on previous year -86.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.8844 % change on previous year -4.01 % change on previous year 7.75 % change on previous year 8
1980s -0.3983 % change on previous year -3.58 % change on previous year 3.54 % change on previous year 6
1990s -5.58 % change on previous year -5.58 % change on previous year -5.58 % change on previous year 1
2000s -0.9002 % change on previous year -3.78 % change on previous year 1.69 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.22 % change on previous year -3.35 % change on previous year 1.02 % change on previous year 7
2020s -0.7006 % change on previous year -2.33 % change on previous year 0.2062 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Barbados

  1. 158 Croatia -0.2332 % change on previous year compare
  2. 159 Monaco -0.2588 % change on previous year compare
  3. 160 Azerbaijan -0.2814 % change on previous year compare
  4. 162 Latvia -0.3272 % change on previous year compare
  5. 163 Sri Lanka -0.4555 % change on previous year compare
  6. 164 Greece -0.4779 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados?
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados was -0.3133 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Barbados?
The highest recorded value was 7.75 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Barbados?
The lowest recorded value was -5.58 % change on previous year in 1990.
How does Barbados rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
Barbados ranks 161st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Barbados?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Barbados data come from?
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Indicator
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
439 places, 18,637 data points, 1971–2025
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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.