Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in China

China: Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate was 1.68 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.68 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 39.7%
World rank
100th
of 213 countries
All-time high
27.74 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-11.01 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
39
1977–2024

Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in China, 1977–2024

-1001020301977200020241977: 27.7 % change on previous year1978: 13.5 % change on previous year1979: -2.7 % change on previous year1980: -8.1 % change on previous year1981: -3.7 % change on previous year1982: -11 % change on previous year1983: -6.6 % change on previous year1984: -0.821 % change on previous year1985: 4.1 % change on previous year1986: 5.2 % change on previous year1987: 3 % change on previous year1988: 1.5 % change on previous year1989: -3 % change on previous year1990: -3 % change on previous year1991: 0.365 % change on previous year1992: 1.2 % change on previous year1993: 1.8 % change on previous year1994: -1.5 % change on previous year1995: 4.9 % change on previous year1996: 7 % change on previous year1997: 6.7 % change on previous year2007: 0.575 % change on previous year2008: -0.632 % change on previous year2009: -1.3 % change on previous year2010: 0.492 % change on previous year2011: -1.8 % change on previous year2012: -2.6 % change on previous year2013: -1.7 % change on previous year2014: -5.9 % change on previous year2015: -2.8 % change on previous year2016: -2 % change on previous year2017: -0.468 % change on previous year2018: 1.5 % change on previous year2019: 2.2 % change on previous year2020: 3.1 % change on previous year2021: 3.1 % change on previous year2022: 3.1 % change on previous year2023: 2.8 % change on previous year2024: 1.7 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in China is 1.68 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 39.7% on the previous year and up 128.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in China peaked at 27.74 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -11.01 % change on previous year, in 1982.

China ranks 100th of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 China, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in China, 1977 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1977 27.74 % change on previous year
1978 13.49 % change on previous year -51.4%
1979 -2.68 % change on previous year -119.8%
1980 -8.1 % change on previous year +202.5%
1981 -3.73 % change on previous year -53.9%
1982 -11.01 % change on previous year +195.2%
1983 -6.6 % change on previous year -40.0%
1984 -0.8211 % change on previous year -87.6%
1985 4.13 % change on previous year -603.1%
1986 5.16 % change on previous year +25.0%
1987 2.98 % change on previous year -42.3%
1988 1.54 % change on previous year -48.5%
1989 -3.04 % change on previous year -298.1%
1990 -3.01 % change on previous year -1.2%
1991 0.3651 % change on previous year -112.1%
1992 1.22 % change on previous year +233.9%
1993 1.82 % change on previous year +49.5%
1994 -1.48 % change on previous year -181.3%
1995 4.86 % change on previous year -427.8%
1996 7.05 % change on previous year +45.1%
1997 6.72 % change on previous year -4.7%
2007 0.5748 % change on previous year -91.4%
2008 -0.6322 % change on previous year -210.0%
2009 -1.31 % change on previous year +107.1%
2010 0.4916 % change on previous year -137.6%
2011 -1.81 % change on previous year -468.8%
2012 -2.65 % change on previous year +45.9%
2013 -1.67 % change on previous year -37.0%
2014 -5.89 % change on previous year +253.0%
2015 -2.84 % change on previous year -51.8%
2016 -2.01 % change on previous year -29.1%
2017 -0.4678 % change on previous year -76.7%
2018 1.51 % change on previous year -422.6%
2019 2.18 % change on previous year +44.6%
2020 3.08 % change on previous year +41.0%
2021 3.12 % change on previous year +1.5%
2022 3.13 % change on previous year +0.4%
2023 2.79 % change on previous year -11.0%
2024 1.68 % change on previous year -39.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 12.85 % change on previous year -2.68 % change on previous year 27.74 % change on previous year 3
1980s -1.95 % change on previous year -11.01 % change on previous year 5.16 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.19 % change on previous year -3.01 % change on previous year 7.05 % change on previous year 8
2000s -0.4555 % change on previous year -1.31 % change on previous year 0.5748 % change on previous year 3
2010s -1.31 % change on previous year -5.89 % change on previous year 2.18 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.76 % change on previous year 1.68 % change on previous year 3.13 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 97 Slovakia 1.77 % change on previous year compare
  2. 98 Jordan 1.76 % change on previous year compare
  3. 99 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1.69 % change on previous year compare
  4. 101 Switzerland 1.67 % change on previous year compare
  5. 102 Lithuania 1.57 % change on previous year compare
  6. 103 Ireland 1.54 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in China?
Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in China was 1.68 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 27.74 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -11.01 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does China rank for enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
China ranks 100th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 128.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
434 places, 17,457 data points, 1971–2025
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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.