Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate was 3.94 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1971–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 3.94 % change on previous year for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in 2017.
That represents a change of up 59.5% on the previous year and down 81.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 21.82 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -7.03 % change on previous year, in 2011.
That places Zambia 50th out of 202 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 7.17 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 1974 | 7.19 % change on previous year | +231.3% |
| 1975 | 11.08 % change on previous year | +54.1% |
| 1976 | 7.88 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 1977 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 1978 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 1980 | 4.33 % change on previous year | +36.9% |
| 1981 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 1982 | 6.07 % change on previous year | +87.9% |
| 1983 | 9.76 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 1984 | 9.32 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 1986 | 11.77 % change on previous year | +160.2% |
| 1987 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 1988 | 7.11 % change on previous year | +185.5% |
| 1991 | 7.48 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2000 | 16.43 % change on previous year | +325.9% |
| 2001 | 10.07 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 2002 | 15.56 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 2005 | 21.82 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 2008 | 20.84 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 5.76 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2010 | -3.64 % change on previous year | -163.1% |
| 2011 | -7.03 % change on previous year | +93.1% |
| 2012 | 6.99 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 2013 | -0.1102 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 2014 | 7.86 % change on previous year | -7232.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0932 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 2016 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +2550.7% |
| 2017 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.44 % change on previous year | 2.17 % change on previous year | 11.08 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.51 % change on previous year | 2.49 % change on previous year | 11.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.67 % change on previous year | 3.86 % change on previous year | 7.48 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 15.08 % change on previous year | 5.76 % change on previous year | 21.82 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.32 % change on previous year | -7.03 % change on previous year | 7.86 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More education data for Zambia
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 7.67 % change on previous year (1988)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 116,859 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 5.61 % change on previous year (2017)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 723,878 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 663,308 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 651,791 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 56,680 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.65 % change on previous year (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 69,123 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Zambia was 3.94 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 21.82 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.03 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Zambia rank for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 50th out of 202 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.
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.