Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate was 3.77 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1971–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2017, secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 3.77 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 6,046.9% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 41.54 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -44.18 % change on previous year, in 1971.
Lesotho ranks 54th of 202 countries on this measure, 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -44.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 13.52 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 1973 | 41.54 % change on previous year | +207.2% |
| 1974 | 18.7 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 1975 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1976 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +51.5% |
| 1977 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 1978 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 1979 | 20.72 % change on previous year | +1108.0% |
| 1980 | 9.1 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 1981 | 11.31 % change on previous year | +24.2% |
| 1982 | 6.93 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 1983 | 13.03 % change on previous year | +88.0% |
| 1984 | 6.82 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
| 1985 | 5.54 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1986 | 5.42 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1987 | 10.16 % change on previous year | +87.5% |
| 1988 | 6.22 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 1989 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1990 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1991 | 0.581 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 1992 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +1867.4% |
| 1993 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 1994 | 11.4 % change on previous year | +73.1% |
| 1995 | 7.85 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1996 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 1997 | 5.96 % change on previous year | +296.1% |
| 1998 | -0.298 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 1999 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -653.3% |
| 2000 | 0.7662 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 2001 | 6.75 % change on previous year | +781.0% |
| 2002 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2003 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2004 | 6.06 % change on previous year | +148.9% |
| 2005 | 5.62 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2007 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +130.4% |
| 2008 | 5.49 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 2009 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +43.8% |
| 2010 | 10.61 % change on previous year | +34.3% |
| 2011 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 2012 | -0.2497 % change on previous year | -106.3% |
| 2013 | -0.5718 % change on previous year | +129.0% |
| 2014 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -286.0% |
| 2015 | 0.1775 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0614 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 2017 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +6046.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.57 % change on previous year | -44.18 % change on previous year | 41.54 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.77 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 13.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.94 % change on previous year | -0.298 % change on previous year | 11.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.43 % change on previous year | 0.7662 % change on previous year | 7.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.35 % change on previous year | -0.5718 % change on previous year | 10.61 % change on previous year | 8 |
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More education data for Lesotho
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,993 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0646 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 158,487 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.5022 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0678 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.99 % change on previous year (2017)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 10,388 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Lesotho was 3.77 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 41.54 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -44.18 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does Lesotho rank for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 54th out of 202 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.