Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 4.46 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea, 1971–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea is 4.46 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 334.4% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea peaked at 17.28 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -5.4 % change on previous year, in 1995.
Papua New Guinea ranks 51st of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 17.28 % change on previous year | +120.6% |
| 1973 | 9.61 % change on previous year | -44.4% |
| 1974 | 6.2 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 1975 | 15.4 % change on previous year | +148.4% |
| 1976 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1977 | 0.5627 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1978 | -0.6845 % change on previous year | -221.6% |
| 1979 | 4.87 % change on previous year | -811.3% |
| 1982 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1987 | 8.87 % change on previous year | +329.5% |
| 1988 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1989 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -37.1% |
| 1990 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -193.7% |
| 1991 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -314.3% |
| 1992 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 1993 | 11.59 % change on previous year | +628.7% |
| 1994 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 1995 | -5.4 % change on previous year | -175.0% |
| 2019 | 5.84 % change on previous year | -208.2% |
| 2020 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 2021 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -334.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.22 % change on previous year | -0.6845 % change on previous year | 17.28 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.14 % change on previous year | 2.07 % change on previous year | 8.87 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 2.88 % change on previous year | -5.4 % change on previous year | 11.59 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 5.84 % change on previous year | 5.84 % change on previous year | 5.84 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.28 % change on previous year | -1.9 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 48 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 5.25 % change on previous year compare
- 49 French Polynesia 4.91 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Guatemala 4.81 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Gabon 4.44 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Macau, China 4.44 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Libya 4.43 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Papua New Guinea
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 14,791 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 80,915 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 226,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 208,353 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 655,030 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.65 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 10.31 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1593 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea?
- Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea was 4.46 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 17.28 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.4 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 51st out of 205 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Secondary education, 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, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Secondary education, pupils Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.