Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate was -3.45 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.45 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 35.9%
World rank
194th
of 214 countries
All-time high
23.06 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-5.92 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
50
1971–2024

Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Costa Rica, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Costa Rica is -3.45 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 35.9% on the previous year and down 228.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Costa Rica peaked at 23.06 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -5.92 % change on previous year, in 1983.

Costa Rica ranks 194th of 214 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, female (number), annual growth rate in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Costa Rica, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 11.6 % change on previous year
1972 15.6 % change on previous year +34.4%
1973 23.06 % change on previous year +47.8%
1974 11.35 % change on previous year -50.8%
1975 5 % change on previous year -55.9%
1976 5.13 % change on previous year +2.5%
1977 5.09 % change on previous year -0.8%
1980 1.64 % change on previous year -67.8%
1981 -2.23 % change on previous year -236.2%
1982 -2.91 % change on previous year +30.3%
1983 -5.92 % change on previous year +103.3%
1984 -5.62 % change on previous year -5.0%
1985 -4.24 % change on previous year -24.6%
1986 0.6814 % change on previous year -116.1%
1987 1.21 % change on previous year +77.3%
1988 0.4306 % change on previous year -64.4%
1989 3.39 % change on previous year +688.4%
1990 6.53 % change on previous year +92.3%
1991 7.18 % change on previous year +9.9%
1992 8.76 % change on previous year +22.0%
1993 6.69 % change on previous year -23.6%
1994 5.95 % change on previous year -11.1%
1995 5.9 % change on previous year -0.8%
1996 2.55 % change on previous year -56.8%
1997 5.81 % change on previous year +128.0%
1998 16.46 % change on previous year +183.0%
1999 12.41 % change on previous year -24.6%
2000 0.0262 % change on previous year -99.8%
2001 9 % change on previous year +34255.6%
2002 3 % change on previous year -66.6%
2005 2.18 % change on previous year -27.3%
2006 7.93 % change on previous year +263.1%
2007 0.3947 % change on previous year -95.0%
2008 1.13 % change on previous year +186.8%
2009 6.65 % change on previous year +487.3%
2010 1.79 % change on previous year -73.1%
2011 1.31 % change on previous year -26.7%
2012 1.93 % change on previous year +47.2%
2013 5.5 % change on previous year +184.8%
2014 2.68 % change on previous year -51.3%
2015 -0.7043 % change on previous year -126.3%
2016 1.23 % change on previous year -274.6%
2017 1.83 % change on previous year +49.1%
2018 2.11 % change on previous year +15.0%
2019 5.81 % change on previous year +175.8%
2020 0.6748 % change on previous year -88.4%
2021 6.23 % change on previous year +822.8%
2022 -5.65 % change on previous year -190.8%
2023 -5.38 % change on previous year -4.8%
2024 -3.45 % change on previous year -35.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 10.98 % change on previous year 5 % change on previous year 23.06 % change on previous year 7
1980s -1.36 % change on previous year -5.92 % change on previous year 3.39 % change on previous year 10
1990s 7.82 % change on previous year 2.55 % change on previous year 16.46 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.79 % change on previous year 0.0262 % change on previous year 9 % change on previous year 8
2010s 2.35 % change on previous year -0.7043 % change on previous year 5.81 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.52 % change on previous year -5.65 % change on previous year 6.23 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 191 Bhutan -2.63 % change on previous year compare
  2. 192 Madagascar -3.15 % change on previous year compare
  3. 193 Albania -3.18 % change on previous year compare
  4. 195 Bangladesh -3.55 % change on previous year compare
  5. 196 Uruguay -3.59 % change on previous year compare
  6. 197 Panama -3.81 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Costa Rica?
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Costa Rica was -3.45 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 23.06 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was -5.92 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does Costa Rica rank for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
Costa Rica ranks 194th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 228.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Indicator
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
435 places, 17,565 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.