Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate was 3.59 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1972–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Ireland is 3.59 % change on previous year, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 135.0% on the previous year and up 536.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 38.67 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -15.56 % change on previous year, in 2004.
That places Ireland 56th out of 202 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 5.55 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 1975 | 38.67 % change on previous year | +597.4% |
| 1976 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1977 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 1978 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 1979 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1980 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 1982 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +74.3% |
| 1983 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1984 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 1986 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1987 | 1.07 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 0.0527 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 1989 | -0.1341 % change on previous year | -354.6% |
| 1990 | -0.0292 % change on previous year | -78.2% |
| 1991 | 0.9027 % change on previous year | -3193.4% |
| 1992 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +118.5% |
| 1993 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +39.3% |
| 1994 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 1996 | 0.0009 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0.1275 % change on previous year | +14899.9% |
| 1998 | 0.278 % change on previous year | +117.9% |
| 1999 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -906.0% |
| 2000 | -2.33 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2001 | -2.9 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 2002 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2003 | -0.7501 % change on previous year | -54.2% |
| 2004 | -15.56 % change on previous year | +1974.8% |
| 2005 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 2006 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 0.5638 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 2008 | 0.3921 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 2009 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +349.4% |
| 2010 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2011 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +52.6% |
| 2012 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +56.5% |
| 2015 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 2016 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2017 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +135.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.15 % change on previous year | 1.36 % change on previous year | 38.67 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.38 % change on previous year | -0.1341 % change on previous year | 2.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8456 % change on previous year | -2.24 % change on previous year | 2.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.33 % change on previous year | -15.56 % change on previous year | 1.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.09 % change on previous year | 1.13 % change on previous year | 3.59 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More education data for Ireland
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.55 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,162 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 233,132 (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.56 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 223,493 (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.54 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 102,720 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -6.21 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Ireland was 3.59 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 38.67 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.56 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Ireland rank for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 56th out of 202 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 536.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Secondary education, general pupils, 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 Secondary education, general pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Secondary education, general pupils Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, general pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.