Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada
Canada: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.517 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada, 1972–2023
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 Canada is -0.517 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 136.3% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada peaked at 5.84 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -3.47 % change on previous year, in 1980.
That places Canada 166th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0.5205 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 1974 | -0.6426 % change on previous year | -223.5% |
| 1975 | 0.6859 % change on previous year | -206.7% |
| 1976 | -0.2646 % change on previous year | -138.6% |
| 1977 | -0.0768 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1978 | -1.68 % change on previous year | +2085.6% |
| 1979 | -2.76 % change on previous year | +64.4% |
| 1980 | -3.47 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 1981 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 1982 | 0.733 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 1983 | -0.8067 % change on previous year | -210.1% |
| 1984 | 0.0741 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 1985 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -2153.7% |
| 1986 | -1.61 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1987 | -0.5651 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 1988 | 0.2109 % change on previous year | -137.3% |
| 1989 | 0.2836 % change on previous year | +34.5% |
| 1990 | 0.2379 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 1991 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +605.8% |
| 1992 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1993 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +41.7% |
| 1994 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1995 | 0.5751 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
| 1996 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +152.4% |
| 1999 | -2.08 % change on previous year | -243.6% |
| 2000 | 0.301 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 2006 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +289.4% |
| 2007 | 0.9455 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 2008 | 0.4068 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 2009 | -0.3823 % change on previous year | -194.0% |
| 2010 | -1.74 % change on previous year | +355.8% |
| 2011 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 2012 | 5.84 % change on previous year | -647.8% |
| 2013 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 2014 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2015 | -0.7294 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 2016 | -0.0284 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 2017 | 0.4574 % change on previous year | -1711.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0449 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1861 % change on previous year | +314.9% |
| 2020 | 0.8555 % change on previous year | +359.7% |
| 2021 | -0.0884 % change on previous year | -110.3% |
| 2022 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -1710.7% |
| 2023 | -0.517 % change on previous year | -136.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.2544 % change on previous year | -2.76 % change on previous year | 2.18 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -0.9397 % change on previous year | -3.47 % change on previous year | 0.733 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.1 % change on previous year | -2.08 % change on previous year | 2.78 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.4886 % change on previous year | -0.3823 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.0253 % change on previous year | -1.74 % change on previous year | 5.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4184 % change on previous year | -0.517 % change on previous year | 1.42 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 163 Sri Lanka -0.4555 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Greece -0.4779 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Mauritania -0.4933 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Indonesia -0.5715 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Kiribati -0.5842 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Palau -0.6438 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Canada
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 273,465 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.70 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0607 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Canada was -0.517 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 5.84 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.47 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Canada rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Canada ranks 166th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.