Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -29.08 % change on previous year in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe, 1971–2013
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 Zimbabwe is -29.08 % change on previous year, measured in 2013. That is the lowest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of down 243.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe peaked at 99.37 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -29.08 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Zimbabwe 218th out of 218 countries with data for 2013, 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 11.69 % change on previous year | +67.4% |
| 1973 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
| 1974 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 1975 | 6.78 % change on previous year | +75.0% |
| 1976 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1977 | 4.09 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1978 | -0.897 % change on previous year | -121.9% |
| 1979 | -7.11 % change on previous year | +693.0% |
| 1980 | 7.26 % change on previous year | -202.1% |
| 1981 | 99.37 % change on previous year | +1268.5% |
| 1982 | 52.74 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 1983 | 39.02 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1984 | 31.6 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1985 | 15.75 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 1986 | 11.48 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 1987 | 12.44 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 1989 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 1990 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 1991 | 7.5 % change on previous year | -646.1% |
| 1992 | -7.5 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1993 | -2.71 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1994 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -223.8% |
| 1995 | 7.58 % change on previous year | +126.3% |
| 1996 | 5.66 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 1997 | 7.29 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 2000 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 2001 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +133.7% |
| 2002 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -267.2% |
| 2003 | -8.48 % change on previous year | +94.7% |
| 2013 | -29.08 % change on previous year | +243.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.92 % change on previous year | -7.11 % change on previous year | 11.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 28.03 % change on previous year | 4.62 % change on previous year | 99.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.48 % change on previous year | -7.5 % change on previous year | 7.58 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -2.28 % change on previous year | -8.48 % change on previous year | 2.6 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | -29.08 % change on previous year | -29.08 % change on previous year | -29.08 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,514 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 328,055 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % 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 0.1767 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe was -29.08 % change on previous year in 2013, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 99.37 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.08 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Zimbabwe ranks 218th out of 218 countries with data for 2013.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 243.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.