Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius
Mauritius: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -6.5 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius, 1972–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2020, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius stood at -6.5 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 43 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2,055.8% on the previous year and down 398.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius peaked at 15.78 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -6.5 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Mauritius 215th out of 218 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 10.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 6.99 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1974 | 8.03 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 1975 | 5 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1976 | 6.06 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 1977 | 15.78 % change on previous year | +160.3% |
| 1978 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 1979 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1980 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -183.8% |
| 1981 | -2.92 % change on previous year | +83.3% |
| 1982 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 1983 | 0.0759 % change on previous year | -103.4% |
| 1984 | -3.91 % change on previous year | -5253.7% |
| 1985 | -3 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 1986 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 1987 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -168.1% |
| 1988 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +121.3% |
| 1989 | 5.43 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 1990 | 0.575 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 1997 | 1.54 % change on previous year | +167.0% |
| 1998 | 4.22 % change on previous year | +174.9% |
| 1999 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2000 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 2001 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +75.0% |
| 2002 | 3.63 % change on previous year | +58.8% |
| 2003 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +59.2% |
| 2004 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2005 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +53.6% |
| 2006 | -0.3963 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 2007 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -401.0% |
| 2008 | -0.9244 % change on previous year | -177.5% |
| 2009 | -0.4464 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 2010 | -1.3 % change on previous year | +192.1% |
| 2011 | -0.1087 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2012 | 0.2042 % change on previous year | -287.9% |
| 2013 | 1.62 % change on previous year | +692.2% |
| 2014 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +82.9% |
| 2015 | -3 % change on previous year | -201.5% |
| 2016 | -0.1915 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 2017 | -2.71 % change on previous year | +1316.1% |
| 2018 | -2.27 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2019 | -0.3014 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 2020 | -6.5 % change on previous year | +2055.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.08 % change on previous year | 1.9 % change on previous year | 15.78 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -0.5056 % change on previous year | -3.91 % change on previous year | 5.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.21 % change on previous year | 0.575 % change on previous year | 4.22 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 2.17 % change on previous year | -0.9244 % change on previous year | 5.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5111 % change on previous year | -3 % change on previous year | 2.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -6.5 % change on previous year | -6.5 % change on previous year | -6.5 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 212 Philippines -5.79 % change on previous year compare
- 213 Somalia -6.16 % change on previous year compare
- 214 Marshall Islands -6.5 % change on previous year compare
- 216 Bahamas -9.68 % change on previous year compare
- 217 Puerto Rico -27.4 % change on previous year compare
- 218 Zimbabwe -29.08 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Mauritius
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,956 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,539 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 100,395 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 84,530 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0679 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 Mauritius?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritius was -6.5 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 15.78 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.5 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Mauritius rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Mauritius ranks 215th out of 218 countries with data for 2020.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 398.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.