Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 2.22 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1990–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2.22 % change on previous year for secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 342.6% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 7.45 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -4.5 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places South Africa 86th out of 205 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1999 | -0.123 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 2000 | -2.29 % change on previous year | +1765.3% |
| 2001 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -214.1% |
| 2002 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2004 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 2005 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 2006 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +103.9% |
| 2007 | 0.5334 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 2008 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -663.7% |
| 2009 | 0.3601 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 2010 | 0.035 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 2011 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +3954.1% |
| 2012 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 2015 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 2016 | -4.5 % change on previous year | -503.2% |
| 2017 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 2018 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -44.6% |
| 2019 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -378.5% |
| 2020 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2021 | 4.96 % change on previous year | +289.4% |
| 2022 | 0.5019 % change on previous year | -89.9% |
| 2023 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +342.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.84 % change on previous year | -0.123 % change on previous year | 7.45 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.03 % change on previous year | -3.01 % change on previous year | 3.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.0133 % change on previous year | -4.5 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.24 % change on previous year | 0.5019 % change on previous year | 4.96 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 83 Tajikistan 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Belize 2.35 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2.26 % change on previous year compare
- 87 American Samoa 2.19 % change on previous year
- 88 Cyprus 2.18 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Hong Kong, China 2.16 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in South Africa was 2.22 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.45 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.5 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 86th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. 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, 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.