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

Iraq: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 15.47 % change on previous year in 2004. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2004)
15.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 476.4%
World rank
7th
of 218 countries
All-time high
20.69 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-4.06 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
21
1972–2004

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq, 1972–2004

-5051015201972198820041972: 3.5 % change on previous year1973: 12.3 % change on previous year1974: 11 % change on previous year1975: 18.5 % change on previous year1976: 9.5 % change on previous year1977: 13.1 % change on previous year1978: 20.7 % change on previous year1979: 18 % change on previous year1980: 14.7 % change on previous year1981: 6.5 % change on previous year1982: 7.5 % change on previous year1983: -4.1 % change on previous year1984: 0.247 % change on previous year1985: 5.9 % change on previous year1986: 5.2 % change on previous year1987: -1 % change on previous year1988: -1.3 % change on previous year1989: 0.272 % change on previous year2000: 10.8 % change on previous year2001: 2.7 % change on previous year2004: 15.5 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2004, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq stood at 15.47 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 476.4% on the previous year and up 5,579.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq peaked at 20.69 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -4.06 % change on previous year, in 1983.

Iraq ranks 7th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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 Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Iraq, 1972 to 2004.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 3.55 % change on previous year
1973 12.26 % change on previous year +245.5%
1974 10.96 % change on previous year -10.6%
1975 18.49 % change on previous year +68.6%
1976 9.45 % change on previous year -48.9%
1977 13.07 % change on previous year +38.3%
1978 20.69 % change on previous year +58.3%
1979 18.02 % change on previous year -12.9%
1980 14.66 % change on previous year -18.7%
1981 6.54 % change on previous year -55.4%
1982 7.47 % change on previous year +14.3%
1983 -4.06 % change on previous year -154.3%
1984 0.2468 % change on previous year -106.1%
1985 5.93 % change on previous year +2300.9%
1986 5.24 % change on previous year -11.5%
1987 -1.01 % change on previous year -119.3%
1988 -1.28 % change on previous year +26.1%
1989 0.2724 % change on previous year -121.3%
2000 10.79 % change on previous year +3860.5%
2001 2.68 % change on previous year -75.1%
2004 15.47 % change on previous year +476.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 13.31 % change on previous year 3.55 % change on previous year 20.69 % change on previous year 8
1980s 3.4 % change on previous year -4.06 % change on previous year 14.66 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.65 % change on previous year 2.68 % change on previous year 15.47 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 4 Saudi Arabia 19.42 % change on previous year
  2. 5 Pakistan 16.09 % change on previous year compare
  3. 6 Central African Republic 15.95 % change on previous year compare
  4. 8 Congo 15.29 % change on previous year compare
  5. 9 Haiti 14.29 % change on previous year compare
  6. 10 Tanzania, United Republic of 14.11 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq?
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iraq was 15.47 % change on previous year in 2004, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 20.69 % change on previous year in 1978.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was -4.06 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does Iraq rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
Iraq ranks 7th out of 218 countries with data for 2004.
Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 5,579.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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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.