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

Lesotho: Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate was 6.2 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
6.2 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 291.1%
World rank
37th
of 214 countries
All-time high
32.16 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-45.74 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
43
1971–2017

Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1971–2017

-40-20020401971199420171971: -45.7 % change on previous year1972: 14.6 % change on previous year1973: 32.2 % change on previous year1976: 10.3 % change on previous year1977: 8.4 % change on previous year1978: 3.3 % change on previous year1979: 24 % change on previous year1980: 8.5 % change on previous year1981: 12 % change on previous year1982: 4.5 % change on previous year1983: 14.5 % change on previous year1984: 4.5 % change on previous year1985: 4.3 % change on previous year1986: 6.5 % change on previous year1987: 10.8 % change on previous year1988: 5.8 % change on previous year1989: 1.1 % change on previous year1990: 2.3 % change on previous year1991: -0.417 % change on previous year1992: 9.3 % change on previous year1993: 6.2 % change on previous year1994: 12 % change on previous year1997: 5.5 % change on previous year1998: 1.9 % change on previous year1999: -2.1 % change on previous year2000: -0.239 % change on previous year2001: 5.2 % change on previous year2002: 4.1 % change on previous year2003: 2.2 % change on previous year2004: 6.1 % change on previous year2005: 5.3 % change on previous year2006: 1.9 % change on previous year2007: 7.7 % change on previous year2008: 6.4 % change on previous year2009: 9.2 % change on previous year2010: 8.9 % change on previous year2011: 3.7 % change on previous year2012: 2.5 % change on previous year2013: -4.1 % change on previous year2014: 0.565 % change on previous year2015: 1.6 % change on previous year2016: -3.2 % change on previous year2017: 6.2 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2017, enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 6.2 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 291.1% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 32.16 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -45.74 % change on previous year, in 1971.

Lesotho ranks 37th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1971 to 2017.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -45.74 % change on previous year
1972 14.57 % change on previous year -131.9%
1973 32.16 % change on previous year +120.8%
1976 10.34 % change on previous year -67.9%
1977 8.43 % change on previous year -18.5%
1978 3.32 % change on previous year -60.6%
1979 23.99 % change on previous year +622.4%
1980 8.53 % change on previous year -64.4%
1981 12.04 % change on previous year +41.1%
1982 4.53 % change on previous year -62.4%
1983 14.49 % change on previous year +219.7%
1984 4.47 % change on previous year -69.2%
1985 4.34 % change on previous year -2.9%
1986 6.51 % change on previous year +50.1%
1987 10.78 % change on previous year +65.6%
1988 5.78 % change on previous year -46.4%
1989 1.14 % change on previous year -80.3%
1990 2.32 % change on previous year +103.4%
1991 -0.4171 % change on previous year -118.0%
1992 9.31 % change on previous year -2331.8%
1993 6.23 % change on previous year -33.1%
1994 12.04 % change on previous year +93.2%
1997 5.48 % change on previous year -54.4%
1998 1.94 % change on previous year -64.7%
1999 -2.06 % change on previous year -206.2%
2000 -0.2389 % change on previous year -88.4%
2001 5.18 % change on previous year -2267.5%
2002 4.06 % change on previous year -21.5%
2003 2.21 % change on previous year -45.7%
2004 6.14 % change on previous year +178.3%
2005 5.28 % change on previous year -14.0%
2006 1.86 % change on previous year -64.8%
2007 7.65 % change on previous year +311.8%
2008 6.38 % change on previous year -16.6%
2009 9.16 % change on previous year +43.4%
2010 8.94 % change on previous year -2.4%
2011 3.71 % change on previous year -58.4%
2012 2.49 % change on previous year -32.9%
2013 -4.08 % change on previous year -264.0%
2014 0.5645 % change on previous year -113.8%
2015 1.63 % change on previous year +188.2%
2016 -3.24 % change on previous year -299.4%
2017 6.2 % change on previous year -291.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6.73 % change on previous year -45.74 % change on previous year 32.16 % change on previous year 7
1980s 7.26 % change on previous year 1.14 % change on previous year 14.49 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.36 % change on previous year -2.06 % change on previous year 12.04 % change on previous year 8
2000s 4.77 % change on previous year -0.2389 % change on previous year 9.16 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.02 % change on previous year -4.08 % change on previous year 8.94 % change on previous year 8

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  3. 36 Chad 6.22 % change on previous year compare
  4. 38 Qatar 6.09 % change on previous year compare
  5. 39 Morocco 6.01 % change on previous year compare
  6. 40 Afghanistan 5.94 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 6.2 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 32.16 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was -45.74 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does Lesotho rank for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
Lesotho ranks 37th out of 214 countries with data for 2017.
Is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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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.