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

China: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.73 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.73 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 37.2%
World rank
99th
of 218 countries
All-time high
30.76 % change on previous year
in 1971
All-time low
-11.68 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
49
1971–2024

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China stood at 1.73 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 37.2% on the previous year and up 129.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China peaked at 30.76 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -11.68 % change on previous year, in 1982.

China ranks 99th 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 China, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in China, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 30.76 % change on previous year
1972 18.92 % change on previous year -38.5%
1973 14.84 % change on previous year -21.6%
1974 -3.37 % change on previous year -122.7%
1975 6.27 % change on previous year -285.9%
1976 22.16 % change on previous year +253.5%
1977 30.17 % change on previous year +36.1%
1978 15.97 % change on previous year -47.1%
1979 -3.09 % change on previous year -119.3%
1980 -9.23 % change on previous year +198.5%
1981 -5.76 % change on previous year -37.6%
1982 -11.68 % change on previous year +102.8%
1983 -6.22 % change on previous year -46.8%
1984 -0.3462 % change on previous year -94.4%
1985 5.06 % change on previous year -1561.9%
1986 4.93 % change on previous year -2.6%
1987 4.73 % change on previous year -4.0%
1988 1.76 % change on previous year -62.7%
1989 -2.62 % change on previous year -248.4%
1990 -3.4 % change on previous year +29.9%
1991 1.13 % change on previous year -133.3%
1992 2.49 % change on previous year +120.0%
1993 2.63 % change on previous year +5.5%
1994 0.8132 % change on previous year -69.0%
1995 6.11 % change on previous year +651.2%
1996 8.24 % change on previous year +34.9%
1997 7.01 % change on previous year -14.9%
2000 5.23 % change on previous year -25.4%
2001 6.17 % change on previous year +17.9%
2002 4.86 % change on previous year -21.2%
2003 5.4 % change on previous year +11.1%
2007 0.6285 % change on previous year -88.4%
2008 -0.3761 % change on previous year -159.8%
2009 -1.04 % change on previous year +176.8%
2010 -1.17 % change on previous year +12.3%
2011 -1.78 % change on previous year +52.2%
2012 -2.51 % change on previous year +41.2%
2013 -1.38 % change on previous year -45.1%
2014 -5.85 % change on previous year +324.3%
2015 -2.89 % change on previous year -50.7%
2016 -2.39 % change on previous year -17.2%
2017 -0.5878 % change on previous year -75.4%
2018 1.28 % change on previous year -318.4%
2019 2.08 % change on previous year +62.1%
2020 2.75 % change on previous year +31.9%
2021 2.9 % change on previous year +5.7%
2022 3.15 % change on previous year +8.6%
2023 2.75 % change on previous year -12.6%
2024 1.73 % change on previous year -37.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 14.74 % change on previous year -3.37 % change on previous year 30.76 % change on previous year 9
1980s -1.94 % change on previous year -11.68 % change on previous year 5.06 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.13 % change on previous year -3.4 % change on previous year 8.24 % change on previous year 8
2000s 2.98 % change on previous year -1.04 % change on previous year 6.17 % change on previous year 7
2010s -1.52 % change on previous year -5.85 % change on previous year 2.08 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.66 % change on previous year 1.73 % change on previous year 3.15 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 96 Chad 1.97 % change on previous year compare
  2. 97 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1.93 % change on previous year compare
  3. 98 Liberia 1.78 % change on previous year compare
  4. 100 Hungary 1.69 % change on previous year compare
  5. 101 Réunion 1.68 % change on previous year compare
  6. 102 Finland 1.68 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China?
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in China was 1.73 % 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 China?
The highest recorded value was 30.76 % change on previous year in 1971.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -11.68 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does China rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
China ranks 99th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 129.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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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.