Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan
Pakistan: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 16.09 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan is 16.09 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 132.7% on the previous year and up 252.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan peaked at 22.89 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -4.87 % change on previous year, in 1979.
That places Pakistan 5th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 7.05 % change on previous year | +73.3% |
| 1974 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1975 | 9.19 % change on previous year | +63.0% |
| 1976 | 3 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 1977 | 3.8 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 1978 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1979 | -4.87 % change on previous year | -247.9% |
| 1980 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -226.0% |
| 1981 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
| 1982 | 4.04 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 1983 | 7.99 % change on previous year | +97.7% |
| 1984 | 7.48 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 7.51 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1987 | 5.06 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 1988 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 6.99 % change on previous year | +47.8% |
| 1990 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1991 | 18.56 % change on previous year | +185.3% |
| 1992 | 15.58 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 2004 | 12.47 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2005 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 2006 | 22.89 % change on previous year | +266.5% |
| 2007 | 8.6 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 2008 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 2009 | 0.9956 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 2010 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +136.3% |
| 2011 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 2012 | 4.35 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 2013 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 7.01 % change on previous year | +53.8% |
| 2016 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2017 | -0.5414 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 2018 | 6.61 % change on previous year | -1321.3% |
| 2019 | 6.23 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 2023 | 6.91 % change on previous year | +136.2% |
| 2024 | 16.09 % change on previous year | +132.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.9 % change on previous year | -4.87 % change on previous year | 9.19 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.72 % change on previous year | 3.34 % change on previous year | 7.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.55 % change on previous year | 6.51 % change on previous year | 18.56 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 8.89 % change on previous year | 0.9956 % change on previous year | 22.89 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 4.19 % change on previous year | -0.5414 % change on previous year | 7.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.64 % change on previous year | 2.93 % change on previous year | 16.09 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 2 Tokelau 22.06 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Sierra Leone 19.82 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Saudi Arabia 19.42 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Central African Republic 15.95 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Iraq 15.47 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Congo 15.29 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Pakistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 440,233 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.05 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.90 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.1 % 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 0.101 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan was 16.09 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.89 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.87 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does Pakistan rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Pakistan ranks 5th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 252.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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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.