Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean: Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate was -0.8897 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2018, secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean stood at -0.8897 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 150.9% on the previous year and down 179.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean peaked at 50.78 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -27.74 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Latin America & Caribbean ranks 37th of 41 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 16.02 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1973 | 10.19 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1974 | 21.85 % change on previous year | +114.5% |
| 1975 | 8.28 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 1976 | 8.28 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 7.06 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1978 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1979 | 50.78 % change on previous year | +740.1% |
| 1980 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 1981 | 2 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1982 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 2.88 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 1984 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 1985 | -27.74 % change on previous year | -1588.9% |
| 1986 | 45.57 % change on previous year | -264.3% |
| 1987 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 1988 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1991 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 1992 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1994 | 3.16 % change on previous year | +41.3% |
| 1995 | 3.54 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 1998 | 3.87 % change on previous year | +59.8% |
| 1999 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2002 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +83.2% |
| 2003 | -2.97 % change on previous year | -220.1% |
| 2004 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -177.3% |
| 2005 | 0.9363 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | -0.7421 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -251.1% |
| 2009 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 0.7313 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2011 | 0.5445 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 2012 | -0.5415 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 2013 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -736.8% |
| 2014 | -0.3509 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 2015 | -0.8803 % change on previous year | +150.9% |
| 2016 | 0.1776 % change on previous year | -120.2% |
| 2017 | -0.3546 % change on previous year | -299.6% |
| 2018 | -0.8897 % change on previous year | +150.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.86 % change on previous year | 6.04 % change on previous year | 50.78 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.73 % change on previous year | -27.74 % change on previous year | 45.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.05 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 3.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.897 % change on previous year | -2.97 % change on previous year | 3.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2094 % change on previous year | -0.8897 % change on previous year | 3.45 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean
- 34 Gambia 5.43 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Myanmar 5.41 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Guinea 5.34 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Gibraltar 5.33 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Eritrea 5.25 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Russia 5.24 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Turkey 5.23 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Latin America & Caribbean
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 61.44 million (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 67.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 22.1% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 3.34 million (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0928 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1923 % change on previous year (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 104.6% (2024)
- Primary education, teachers 3.34 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean was -0.8897 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 50.78 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.74 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean rank for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 37th out of 41 groups with data for 2018.
- Is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is down 179.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean 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.