Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 4.46 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
4.46 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 334.4%
World rank
52nd
of 218 countries
All-time high
17.28 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-5.4 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
22
1971–2021

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea, 1971–2021

-50510151971199620211971: 7.8 % change on previous year1972: 17.3 % change on previous year1973: 9.6 % change on previous year1974: 6.2 % change on previous year1975: 15.4 % change on previous year1976: 3.9 % change on previous year1977: 0.563 % change on previous year1978: -0.684 % change on previous year1979: 4.9 % change on previous year1982: 2.1 % change on previous year1987: 8.9 % change on previous year1988: 3.5 % change on previous year1989: 2.2 % change on previous year1990: -2 % change on previous year1991: 4.4 % change on previous year1992: 1.6 % change on previous year1993: 11.6 % change on previous year1994: 7.2 % change on previous year1995: -5.4 % change on previous year2019: 5.8 % change on previous year2020: -1.9 % change on previous year2021: 4.5 % change on previous year

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 Papua New Guinea is 4.46 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 334.4% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea peaked at 17.28 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -5.4 % change on previous year, in 1995.

That places Papua New Guinea 52nd out of 218 countries with data for 2021, 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 Papua New Guinea, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea, 1971 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 7.83 % change on previous year
1972 17.28 % change on previous year +120.6%
1973 9.61 % change on previous year -44.4%
1974 6.2 % change on previous year -35.5%
1975 15.4 % change on previous year +148.4%
1976 3.9 % change on previous year -74.7%
1977 0.5627 % change on previous year -85.6%
1978 -0.6845 % change on previous year -221.6%
1979 4.87 % change on previous year -811.3%
1982 2.07 % change on previous year -57.6%
1987 8.87 % change on previous year +329.5%
1988 3.46 % change on previous year -61.0%
1989 2.17 % change on previous year -37.1%
1990 -2.04 % change on previous year -193.7%
1991 4.36 % change on previous year -314.3%
1992 1.59 % change on previous year -63.5%
1993 11.59 % change on previous year +628.7%
1994 7.19 % change on previous year -38.0%
1995 -5.4 % change on previous year -175.0%
2019 5.84 % change on previous year -208.2%
2020 -1.9 % change on previous year -132.6%
2021 4.46 % change on previous year -334.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 7.22 % change on previous year -0.6845 % change on previous year 17.28 % change on previous year 9
1980s 4.14 % change on previous year 2.07 % change on previous year 8.87 % change on previous year 4
1990s 2.88 % change on previous year -5.4 % change on previous year 11.59 % change on previous year 6
2010s 5.84 % change on previous year 5.84 % change on previous year 5.84 % change on previous year 1
2020s 1.28 % change on previous year -1.9 % change on previous year 4.46 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

  1. 49 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 5.25 % change on previous year compare
  2. 50 French Polynesia 4.91 % change on previous year compare
  3. 51 Guatemala 4.81 % change on previous year compare
  4. 53 Gabon 4.44 % change on previous year compare
  5. 54 Macau, China 4.44 % change on previous year compare
  6. 55 Libya 4.43 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea?
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea was 4.46 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 17.28 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was -5.4 % change on previous year in 1995.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
Papua New Guinea ranks 52nd out of 218 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
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Indicator
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.