Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Japan
Japan: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.7827 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Japan, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Japan stood at -0.7827 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Japan peaked at 4.19 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -3.95 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Japan ranks 174th of 218 countries on this measure, 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -0.8829 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0.0058 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 1974 | 0.4756 % change on previous year | +8121.5% |
| 1975 | 0.5396 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +138.0% |
| 1977 | 1.69 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1978 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1979 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1980 | 0.0681 % change on previous year | -95.2% |
| 1981 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +4159.8% |
| 1982 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 1984 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1985 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
| 1986 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 1987 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
| 1988 | 0.7955 % change on previous year | -54.2% |
| 1989 | -0.2628 % change on previous year | -133.0% |
| 1990 | -1.47 % change on previous year | +458.9% |
| 1991 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1992 | -3.16 % change on previous year | +198.3% |
| 1993 | -3.95 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 1994 | -0.5149 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 1995 | -3.18 % change on previous year | +516.7% |
| 1996 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1999 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2014 | -0.7318 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 2015 | -0.0877 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 2016 | -0.8841 % change on previous year | +907.8% |
| 2017 | -0.8968 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2018 | -1.37 % change on previous year | +53.3% |
| 2019 | -1.72 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2020 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2021 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 2022 | -0.757 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 2023 | -0.7827 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7874 % change on previous year | -0.8829 % change on previous year | 1.77 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.01 % change on previous year | -0.2628 % change on previous year | 4.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.26 % change on previous year | -3.95 % change on previous year | -0.5149 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -0.9497 % change on previous year | -1.72 % change on previous year | -0.0877 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | -0.9762 % change on previous year | -1.29 % change on previous year | -0.757 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 171 Ukraine -0.6684 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Nepal -0.7265 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Italy -0.7347 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Bahrain -0.8605 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Denmark -0.9671 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Bosnia and Herzegovina -1.06 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Japan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 627,777 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.50 million (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.46 million (1999)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.25 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0502 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Japan?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Japan was -0.7827 % 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.19 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.95 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Japan rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Japan ranks 174th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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How this figure is calculated
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.