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
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Barbados, 1972–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 158 Croatia -0.2332 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Monaco -0.2588 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Azerbaijan -0.2814 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Latvia -0.3272 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Sri Lanka -0.4555 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Greece -0.4779 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Barbados
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,244 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 279 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,255 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,277 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 18,457 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,314 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2024)
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?
- 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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How this figure is calculated
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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- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.