Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate was -4.82 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
-4.82 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 468.4%
World rank
146th
of 189 countries
All-time high
45.27 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-8.62 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
46
1971–2018

Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Costa Rica, 1971–2018

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

Analysis

In 2018, secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Costa Rica stood at -4.82 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 468.4% on the previous year and down 295.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Costa Rica peaked at 45.27 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -8.62 % change on previous year, in 1983.

Costa Rica ranks 146th of 189 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, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Costa Rica, 1971 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 23.96 % change on previous year
1972 25.66 % change on previous year +7.1%
1973 45.27 % change on previous year +76.4%
1974 29.56 % change on previous year -34.7%
1975 15.68 % change on previous year -47.0%
1976 9.18 % change on previous year -41.5%
1977 20.65 % change on previous year +125.0%
1978 11.74 % change on previous year -43.1%
1979 3.44 % change on previous year -70.7%
1980 -1.01 % change on previous year -129.5%
1981 0.3365 % change on previous year -133.2%
1982 -1.36 % change on previous year -505.4%
1983 -8.62 % change on previous year +531.5%
1984 -4.91 % change on previous year -43.1%
1985 -3.16 % change on previous year -35.5%
1986 1.96 % change on previous year -161.9%
1987 3.24 % change on previous year +65.7%
1988 0.626 % change on previous year -80.7%
1989 3.74 % change on previous year +496.9%
1990 3.89 % change on previous year +4.1%
1991 6.38 % change on previous year +64.0%
1992 8.33 % change on previous year +30.5%
1993 6.24 % change on previous year -25.1%
1994 3.46 % change on previous year -44.6%
1995 8.98 % change on previous year +159.6%
1996 -0.4306 % change on previous year -104.8%
1997 8.65 % change on previous year -2108.7%
1998 2.15 % change on previous year -75.2%
1999 -4.4 % change on previous year -304.8%
2000 15.2 % change on previous year -445.7%
2001 7.21 % change on previous year -52.6%
2002 2.66 % change on previous year -63.1%
2005 4.01 % change on previous year +51.0%
2006 -8.18 % change on previous year -303.7%
2007 2.83 % change on previous year -134.6%
2008 2.46 % change on previous year -13.0%
2009 4.14 % change on previous year +68.1%
2010 0.7359 % change on previous year -82.2%
2011 3.03 % change on previous year +311.8%
2012 15.07 % change on previous year +397.2%
2013 25.75 % change on previous year +70.9%
2014 10.57 % change on previous year -58.9%
2015 8.83 % change on previous year -16.5%
2016 1.66 % change on previous year -81.1%
2017 1.31 % change on previous year -21.5%
2018 -4.82 % change on previous year -468.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 20.57 % change on previous year 3.44 % change on previous year 45.27 % change on previous year 9
1980s -0.9162 % change on previous year -8.62 % change on previous year 3.74 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.32 % change on previous year -4.4 % change on previous year 8.98 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.79 % change on previous year -8.18 % change on previous year 15.2 % change on previous year 8
2010s 6.9 % change on previous year -4.82 % change on previous year 25.75 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

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  3. 145 Yemen -4.67 % change on previous year compare
  4. 147 Somalia -4.86 % change on previous year compare
  5. 148 Armenia -5.01 % change on previous year compare
  6. 149 Republic of Korea -5.04 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Costa Rica?
Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Costa Rica was -4.82 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 45.27 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was -8.62 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does Costa Rica rank for secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate?
Costa Rica ranks 146th out of 189 countries with data for 2018.
Is secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 295.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Secondary education, vocational 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, vocational pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
232 places, 7,079 data points, 1971–2019
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The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, vocational pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.