Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Lesotho
Lesotho: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 5.99 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Lesotho, 1971–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2017, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Lesotho stood at 5.99 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 271.8% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Lesotho peaked at 37.84 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -42.45 % change on previous year, in 1971.
That places Lesotho 35th out of 218 countries with data for 2017, 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 (number), annual growth in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -42.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 13.51 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
| 1973 | 37.84 % change on previous year | +180.0% |
| 1976 | 8.01 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 1977 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 1978 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 1979 | 19.76 % change on previous year | +572.5% |
| 1980 | 8.23 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 1981 | 11.13 % change on previous year | +35.2% |
| 1982 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 1983 | 12.88 % change on previous year | +141.2% |
| 1984 | 6.05 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 1985 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1986 | 5.72 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 9.85 % change on previous year | +72.3% |
| 1988 | 5.96 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1989 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1990 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 1991 | 0.614 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 1992 | 8.44 % change on previous year | +1274.3% |
| 1993 | 6.44 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 1994 | 11.46 % change on previous year | +78.0% |
| 1995 | 7.65 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 1996 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 1997 | 5.93 % change on previous year | +315.1% |
| 1998 | 0.0901 % change on previous year | -98.5% |
| 1999 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +2028.8% |
| 2000 | 0.9413 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2001 | 6.67 % change on previous year | +608.1% |
| 2002 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 2003 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2004 | 6.63 % change on previous year | +170.6% |
| 2005 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 2006 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 2007 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +253.3% |
| 2008 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 2010 | 8.65 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 2012 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 2013 | -3.02 % change on previous year | -206.5% |
| 2014 | 0.2759 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 2015 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +619.7% |
| 2016 | -3.49 % change on previous year | -275.7% |
| 2017 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -271.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.59 % change on previous year | -42.45 % change on previous year | 37.84 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 7.33 % change on previous year | 2.74 % change on previous year | 12.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.61 % change on previous year | 0.0901 % change on previous year | 11.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.66 % change on previous year | 0.9413 % change on previous year | 7.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.15 % change on previous year | -3.49 % change on previous year | 8.65 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 32 Aruba 6.09 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Uganda 6.07 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Nigeria 6.03 % change on previous year compare
- 36 New Caledonia 5.97 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Nicaragua 5.92 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Malawi 5.83 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Lesotho
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1324 units per person (2024)
- 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 Lesotho?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Lesotho was 5.99 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 37.84 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -42.45 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does Lesotho rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Lesotho ranks 35th out of 218 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.