Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Barbados
Barbados: Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate was -2.84 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Barbados, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Barbados stood at -2.84 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 422.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Barbados peaked at 3.92 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -11.22 % change on previous year, in 1976.
That places Barbados 151st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Barbados, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -2.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -0.3187 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 1973 | -1.41 % change on previous year | +343.0% |
| 1976 | -11.22 % change on previous year | +695.0% |
| 1977 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -134.9% |
| 1978 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1980 | -0.5796 % change on previous year | -130.1% |
| 1990 | -3.61 % change on previous year | +523.3% |
| 2006 | 0.1321 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 2007 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +677.1% |
| 2008 | -0.1897 % change on previous year | -118.5% |
| 2009 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +511.1% |
| 2010 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -213.2% |
| 2011 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -210.1% |
| 2015 | 0.8791 % change on previous year | -160.8% |
| 2016 | 1.31 % change on previous year | +48.9% |
| 2017 | -3.74 % change on previous year | -385.7% |
| 2018 | 0.5683 % change on previous year | -115.2% |
| 2019 | -0.3392 % change on previous year | -159.7% |
| 2020 | -1.31 % change on previous year | +286.3% |
| 2021 | -1.93 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 2022 | -2.87 % change on previous year | +48.7% |
| 2023 | -2.8 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2024 | -2.84 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's -2.84 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0263 % change on previous year. (59 countries reporting)
- Barbados's -2.84 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -0.083 % change on previous year, 34.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.7681 % change on previous year | -11.22 % change on previous year | 3.92 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | -0.5796 % change on previous year | -0.5796 % change on previous year | -0.5796 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1990s | -3.61 % change on previous year | -3.61 % change on previous year | -3.61 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | -0.0477 % change on previous year | -1.16 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | -0.208 % change on previous year | -3.74 % change on previous year | 1.31 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -2.35 % change on previous year | -2.87 % change on previous year | -1.31 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 148 Tanzania -2.21 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Russia -2.33 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Venezuela -2.39 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Liberia -2.86 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Albania -3.09 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Honduras -3.34 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Barbados
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 82.64 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.4 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,244 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 279 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,255 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,277 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 18,457 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,314 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Barbados?
- Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Barbados was -2.84 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 3.92 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.22 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Barbados rank for gender gap education levels, annual growth rate?
- Barbados ranks 151st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 422.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gender gap education levels. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gender gap education levels Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gender gap education levels. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.