Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore
Singapore: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.8 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Singapore recorded -1.8 % change on previous year for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 972.2% on the previous year and down 583.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore peaked at 7.11 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -4.4 % change on previous year, in 2017.
Singapore ranks 187th of 218 countries on this measure, 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0.0756 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 1975 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +3372.2% |
| 1976 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +32.5% |
| 1977 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -141.0% |
| 1978 | 0.363 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 1979 | 0.4374 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 1980 | -0.5315 % change on previous year | -221.5% |
| 1981 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -496.1% |
| 1982 | 0.9014 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 1983 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +260.0% |
| 1984 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1985 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +65.6% |
| 1986 | 7.11 % change on previous year | +92.0% |
| 1987 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 1988 | 0.5009 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 1989 | -0.8381 % change on previous year | -267.3% |
| 1990 | -3.86 % change on previous year | +360.7% |
| 1991 | -2.71 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 1992 | -1.99 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 1993 | -2.2 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 1994 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -206.0% |
| 1995 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
| 2008 | -0.4119 % change on previous year | -132.5% |
| 2009 | 0.3716 % change on previous year | -190.2% |
| 2017 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -1284.3% |
| 2018 | -2.69 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 2019 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 2020 | 0.4163 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 2021 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +198.3% |
| 2022 | -0.1676 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 2023 | -1.8 % change on previous year | +972.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.42 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year | 4.41 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 2.01 % change on previous year | -0.8381 % change on previous year | 7.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.19 % change on previous year | -3.86 % change on previous year | 2.33 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | -0.0201 % change on previous year | -0.4119 % change on previous year | 0.3716 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | -2.82 % change on previous year | -4.4 % change on previous year | -1.36 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2020s | -0.0767 % change on previous year | -1.8 % change on previous year | 1.24 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 184 Thailand -1.6 % change on previous year compare
- 185 North Macedonia -1.68 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Liechtenstein -1.69 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Turkmenistan -2.11 % change on previous year
- 189 Djibouti -2.17 % change on previous year compare
- 190 Lao People's Democratic Republic -2.18 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Singapore
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,601 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 336 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,429 (1989)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,429 (1989)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 163,746 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Singapore was -1.8 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 7.11 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.4 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Singapore rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Singapore ranks 187th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 583.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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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How this figure is calculated
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.