Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Cameroon
Cameroon: Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate was -1.99 % change on previous year in 1991. ◆ Volatile
Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Cameroon, 1971–1991
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Cameroon is -1.99 % change on previous year, measured in 1991.
That represents a change of down 637.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Cameroon peaked at 10.62 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -2.2 % change on previous year, in 1973.
Cameroon ranks 145th of 164 countries on this measure, 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.9625 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 1973 | -2.2 % change on previous year | -328.6% |
| 1974 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 1975 | 10.62 % change on previous year | -944.9% |
| 1976 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 1977 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -174.3% |
| 1978 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -201.3% |
| 1979 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 0.3708 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 1991 | -1.99 % change on previous year | -637.0% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's -1.99 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.3131 % change on previous year. (41 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's -1.99 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0952 % change on previous year. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.57 % change on previous year | -2.2 % change on previous year | 10.62 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.3708 % change on previous year | 0.3708 % change on previous year | 0.3708 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1990s | -1.99 % change on previous year | -1.99 % change on previous year | -1.99 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 142 Bangladesh -1.72 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Tonga -1.87 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Sri Lanka -1.89 % change on previous year
- 146 Lesotho -2.14 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Seychelles -2.16 % change on previous year
- 148 Tanzania -2.21 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Cameroon
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.75 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.24 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 118,092 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 611,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 321,494 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,873 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Cameroon?
- Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Cameroon was -1.99 % change on previous year in 1991, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 10.62 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.2 % change on previous year in 1973.
- How does Cameroon rank for gender gap education levels, annual growth rate?
- Cameroon ranks 145th out of 164 countries with data for 1991.
- Is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 637.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.