Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate was 5.53 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2018, enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan stood at 5.53 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 16.7% on the previous year and down 83.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 60.86 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -53.08 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Afghanistan 38th out of 213 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 16.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 15.49 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 7.1 % change on previous year | -54.2% |
| 1974 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 1975 | 7.28 % change on previous year | +51.2% |
| 1976 | 9.35 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 1977 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1978 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1982 | -53.08 % change on previous year | -949.0% |
| 1985 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 1986 | -11.52 % change on previous year | -354.6% |
| 1994 | 60.86 % change on previous year | -628.5% |
| 1995 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 2006 | 50.45 % change on previous year | -1553.0% |
| 2007 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 2008 | 32.8 % change on previous year | +1568.1% |
| 2009 | 16 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 2010 | 17.81 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2012 | 9.08 % change on previous year | +117.5% |
| 2013 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 2014 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 2015 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 2016 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2017 | 6.64 % change on previous year | +229.3% |
| 2018 | 5.53 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.24 % change on previous year | 4.81 % change on previous year | 16.44 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -20.02 % change on previous year | -53.08 % change on previous year | 4.52 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 28.69 % change on previous year | -3.47 % change on previous year | 60.86 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 25.3 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 50.45 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 6.07 % change on previous year | 1.76 % change on previous year | 17.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 35 Myanmar 5.72 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Lesotho 5.72 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Côte d'Ivoire 5.59 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Oman 5.49 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Gibraltar 5.38 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Armenia 5.32 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 5.53 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 60.86 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -53.08 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Afghanistan rank for enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 38th out of 213 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, male (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, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.