Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Benin
Benin: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Benin, 1972–2022
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 Benin is 1.18 % change on previous year, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 67.2% on the previous year and down 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Benin peaked at 28.56 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -11.12 % change on previous year, in 1986.
That places Benin 119th out of 218 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Benin, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 23.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 26.48 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 1974 | 19.31 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 1975 | 20.03 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 7.57 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 1977 | 9.85 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 1978 | 12.98 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 1979 | 11.1 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1980 | 17.69 % change on previous year | +59.4% |
| 1981 | 28.56 % change on previous year | +61.4% |
| 1982 | 18.83 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1983 | 18.31 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1984 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 1985 | -2.67 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1986 | -11.12 % change on previous year | +317.2% |
| 1987 | -4.67 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2000 | 7.38 % change on previous year | -258.2% |
| 2001 | 12 % change on previous year | +62.7% |
| 2002 | 11.9 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 8.75 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 2004 | 10.39 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 2015 | 7.47 % change on previous year | +133.9% |
| 2016 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 2021 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2022 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.38 % change on previous year | 7.57 % change on previous year | 26.48 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 7.86 % change on previous year | -11.12 % change on previous year | 28.56 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 10.08 % change on previous year | 7.38 % change on previous year | 12 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.57 % change on previous year | 3.03 % change on previous year | 7.47 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.38 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 3.59 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 116 Republic of Korea 1.27 % change on previous year compare
- 117 India 1.25 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Cameroon 1.21 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Gambia 1.12 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Iceland 1.01 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Antigua and Barbuda 0.9873 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Benin
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 57,296 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 209,295 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,495 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,746 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1743 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Benin?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Benin was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 28.56 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.12 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does Benin rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Benin ranks 119th out of 218 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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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- 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.