Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate was -1.71 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1987–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa is -1.71 % change on previous year, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of up 33.5% on the previous year and down 1,613.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 32.53 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -14.54 % change on previous year, in 1992.
South Africa ranks 163rd of 202 countries 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 10.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 9.17 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1989 | 30.24 % change on previous year | +229.7% |
| 1990 | 7.51 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 1991 | 7.47 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1992 | -14.54 % change on previous year | -294.6% |
| 1993 | 7.18 % change on previous year | -149.3% |
| 1994 | 32.53 % change on previous year | +353.3% |
| 1995 | 6.41 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 1999 | -0.1276 % change on previous year | -102.0% |
| 2000 | -3.32 % change on previous year | +2498.9% |
| 2001 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -165.5% |
| 2002 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +64.5% |
| 2005 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 2006 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 0.1131 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 2008 | -3.2 % change on previous year | -2929.3% |
| 2009 | 0.344 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 2010 | 1.19 % change on previous year | +245.8% |
| 2011 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 2012 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 0.9627 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 2016 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -367.5% |
| 2017 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.75 % change on previous year | 9.17 % change on previous year | 30.24 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 6.63 % change on previous year | -14.54 % change on previous year | 32.53 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 0.8291 % change on previous year | -3.32 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1099 % change on previous year | -2.58 % change on previous year | 1.41 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 160 Croatia -1.43 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Malta -1.58 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Samoa -1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Jamaica -1.72 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Brazil -1.77 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Maldives -1.9 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South Africa
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.22 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 287,310 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 13.45 % change on previous year (2015)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.82 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.68 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 818,404 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 3.28 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa was -1.71 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 32.53 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.54 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does South Africa rank for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 163rd out of 202 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,613.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.