Enrolment in secondary education, both … sexes annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Enrolment in secondary education, both … sexes annual growth rate was 5.25 % change on previous year in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1972–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2015, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 5.25 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 46.6% on the previous year and down 53.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 33.24 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, 1.82 % change on previous year, in 1980.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 49th out of 218 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both … sexes annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 19.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 9.41 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1974 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -66.4% |
| 1975 | 33.24 % change on previous year | +953.3% |
| 1976 | 14.52 % change on previous year | -56.3% |
| 1977 | 17.19 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 1978 | 17.5 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 17.9 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 1981 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1983 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 2.27 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 8.44 % change on previous year | +246.3% |
| 1993 | 11.09 % change on previous year | +31.4% |
| 1994 | 10.07 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1995 | 12.89 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 2008 | 11.16 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2009 | 8.6 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2010 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 2011 | 8.57 % change on previous year | +238.9% |
| 2012 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 2013 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 9.83 % change on previous year | +276.8% |
| 2015 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 5.25 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.25 % change on previous year, 100% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 5.25 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.1 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in secondary education, both … sexes annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +953.3% | 3.16 % change on previous year | 33.24 % change on previous year |
| 2014 | +276.8% | 2.61 % change on previous year | 9.83 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | +246.3% | 2.44 % change on previous year | 8.44 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +238.9% | 2.53 % change on previous year | 8.57 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.57 % change on previous year | 3.16 % change on previous year | 33.24 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.84 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 8.44 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 11.35 % change on previous year | 10.07 % change on previous year | 12.89 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 9.88 % change on previous year | 8.6 % change on previous year | 11.16 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.29 % change on previous year | 2.53 % change on previous year | 9.83 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 46 Myanmar 5.43 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Saint Kitts and Nevis 5.29 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Eritrea 5.25 % change on previous year compare
- 50 French Polynesia 4.91 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Guatemala 4.81 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Papua New Guinea 4.46 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1999 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo was 5.25 % change on previous year in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 33.24 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.82 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 49th out of 218 countries with data for 2015.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.