Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate was -3.87 % change on previous year in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1976–2013
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2013, gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Zambia stood at -3.87 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 292.4% on the previous year and down 193.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 11.01 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -4.54 % change on previous year, in 1976.
Zambia ranks 156th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -4.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 0.3218 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 1978 | -0.8617 % change on previous year | -367.8% |
| 1979 | 0.0454 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 1980 | 0.3372 % change on previous year | +643.1% |
| 1981 | 0.4875 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 1982 | 0.1799 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 1983 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +1069.2% |
| 1984 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1995 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -309.5% |
| 1999 | -2.34 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2000 | 0.4429 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 2001 | 0.1716 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 2002 | 4.13 % change on previous year | +2308.5% |
| 2005 | 11.01 % change on previous year | +166.5% |
| 2006 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 2007 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -220.1% |
| 2010 | -2.77 % change on previous year | -264.3% |
| 2011 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -260.6% |
| 2012 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2013 | -3.87 % change on previous year | -292.4% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's -3.87 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.3131 % change on previous year. (41 countries reporting)
- Zambia's -3.87 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0952 % change on previous year. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +2308.5% | 0.1716 % change on previous year | 4.13 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.26 % change on previous year | -4.54 % change on previous year | 0.3218 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 0.8869 % change on previous year | 0.1799 % change on previous year | 2.1 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | -2.56 % change on previous year | -2.78 % change on previous year | -2.34 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.67 % change on previous year | -1.4 % change on previous year | 11.01 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | -0.0452 % change on previous year | -3.87 % change on previous year | 4.44 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 153 Albania -3.09 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Honduras -3.34 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Malaysia -3.61 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Saint Lucia -4.6 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Bolivia -5.55 % change on previous year
- 159 Congo -6.34 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Zambia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.21 (2017)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.49 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 169,961 (2013)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2106 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in Zambia was -3.87 % change on previous year in 2013, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.01 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.54 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Zambia rank for gender gap education levels, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 156th out of 164 countries with data for 2013.
- Is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 193.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.