Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate was 8.57 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
8.57 % change on previous year
World rank
16th
of 202 countries
All-time high
12.98 % change on previous year
in 1983
All-time low
-12.12 % change on previous year
in 1989
Years of data
21
1972–2016

Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone, 1972–2016

-100101972199420161972: 6.6 % change on previous year1973: 10.2 % change on previous year1974: 9.6 % change on previous year1975: 5.6 % change on previous year1976: 7.2 % change on previous year1977: 6.2 % change on previous year1978: 4.5 % change on previous year1979: 6.5 % change on previous year1980: 0.078 % change on previous year1981: 12.8 % change on previous year1982: 11.7 % change on previous year1983: 13 % change on previous year1984: 9 % change on previous year1985: 9 % change on previous year1986: -3.7 % change on previous year1987: 8.7 % change on previous year1988: 7.4 % change on previous year1989: -12.1 % change on previous year1990: 0.755 % change on previous year1991: 0.352 % change on previous year2016: 8.6 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Sierra Leone recorded 8.57 % change on previous year for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in 2016.

Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone peaked at 12.98 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -12.12 % change on previous year, in 1989.

That places Sierra Leone 16th out of 202 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone, year by year

Annual values for Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone, 1972 to 2016.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 6.57 % change on previous year
1973 10.22 % change on previous year +55.6%
1974 9.58 % change on previous year -6.3%
1975 5.58 % change on previous year -41.8%
1976 7.19 % change on previous year +29.0%
1977 6.24 % change on previous year -13.2%
1978 4.52 % change on previous year -27.5%
1979 6.53 % change on previous year +44.2%
1980 0.0784 % change on previous year -98.8%
1981 12.79 % change on previous year +16218.3%
1982 11.66 % change on previous year -8.8%
1983 12.98 % change on previous year +11.3%
1984 9 % change on previous year -30.7%
1985 9 % change on previous year -0.0%
1986 -3.73 % change on previous year -141.5%
1987 8.75 % change on previous year -334.2%
1988 7.41 % change on previous year -15.3%
1989 -12.12 % change on previous year -263.6%
1990 0.7553 % change on previous year -106.2%
1991 0.3516 % change on previous year -53.5%
2016 8.57 % change on previous year +2337.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 7.05 % change on previous year 4.52 % change on previous year 10.22 % change on previous year 8
1980s 5.58 % change on previous year -12.12 % change on previous year 12.98 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.5535 % change on previous year 0.3516 % change on previous year 0.7553 % change on previous year 2
2010s 8.57 % change on previous year 8.57 % change on previous year 8.57 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 13 Comoros 9.97 % change on previous year compare
  2. 14 British Virgin Islands 9.57 % change on previous year compare
  3. 15 Sweden 8.78 % change on previous year compare
  4. 17 Sudan 8.4 % change on previous year compare
  5. 18 Mozambique 8.39 % change on previous year compare
  6. 19 Sao Tome and Principe 7.83 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone?
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone was 8.57 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 12.98 % change on previous year in 1983.
What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was -12.12 % change on previous year in 1989.
How does Sierra Leone rank for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate?
Sierra Leone ranks 16th out of 202 countries with data for 2016.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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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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.

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Indicator
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
245 places, 8,557 data points, 1971–2019
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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.