Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 11.38 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe, 1972–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2017, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 11.38 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 126.9% on the previous year and up 313.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 29.21 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -5.32 % change on previous year, in 2008.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 13th of 218 countries on this measure, 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 13.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -4.51 % change on previous year | -132.5% |
| 1982 | 27.86 % change on previous year | -717.3% |
| 1983 | 29.21 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -83.6% |
| 1988 | 22.78 % change on previous year | +375.4% |
| 2004 | 9.92 % change on previous year | -56.4% |
| 2005 | 9 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2008 | -5.32 % change on previous year | -159.2% |
| 2009 | 14.18 % change on previous year | -366.4% |
| 2010 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 2011 | 17.7 % change on previous year | +364.0% |
| 2012 | 18.32 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 14.63 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2014 | 20.28 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 2015 | 14.12 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 2016 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2017 | 11.38 % change on previous year | +126.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +717.3% | -4.51 % change on previous year | 27.86 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.69 % change on previous year | -4.51 % change on previous year | 13.9 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 21.16 % change on previous year | 4.79 % change on previous year | 29.21 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 6.94 % change on previous year | -5.32 % change on previous year | 14.18 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 13.16 % change on previous year | 3.81 % change on previous year | 20.28 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 10 Tanzania, United Republic of 14.11 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Burundi 13.99 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Maldives 13.58 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Mongolia 10.21 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Rwanda 10.05 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Guam 9.74 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 936 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,544 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,458 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,769 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,875 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,172 (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1796 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sao Tome and Principe was 11.38 % 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 29.21 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.32 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 13th out of 218 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 313.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.