Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Least developed countries

Least developed countries: Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate was 6.78 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
6.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 264.6%
Rank
3rd
of 43 groups
All-time high
14.22 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-3.84 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
48
1971–2018

Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1971–2018

-5051015197119942018

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

Analysis

In 2018, secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Least developed countries stood at 6.78 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 264.6% on the previous year and down 51.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 14.22 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -3.84 % change on previous year, in 1998.

That places Least developed countries 3rd out of 43 groups with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Least developed countries, year by year

Annual values for Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1971 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 1.99 % change on previous year
1972 12.54 % change on previous year +529.1%
1973 9.52 % change on previous year -24.1%
1974 7.25 % change on previous year -23.8%
1975 14.22 % change on previous year +96.1%
1976 3.69 % change on previous year -74.1%
1977 8.69 % change on previous year +135.7%
1978 8.1 % change on previous year -6.8%
1979 9.52 % change on previous year +17.5%
1980 7.53 % change on previous year -20.9%
1981 4.11 % change on previous year -45.4%
1982 6.67 % change on previous year +62.2%
1983 7.33 % change on previous year +10.0%
1984 7.14 % change on previous year -2.7%
1985 7.74 % change on previous year +8.4%
1986 3.41 % change on previous year -55.9%
1987 4.72 % change on previous year +38.6%
1988 9.32 % change on previous year +97.2%
1989 0.8401 % change on previous year -91.0%
1990 2.66 % change on previous year +216.3%
1991 2.24 % change on previous year -15.8%
1992 3.75 % change on previous year +67.5%
1993 6.14 % change on previous year +63.9%
1994 7.46 % change on previous year +21.4%
1995 6.34 % change on previous year -15.0%
1996 1.27 % change on previous year -79.9%
1997 5 % change on previous year +293.2%
1998 -3.84 % change on previous year -176.7%
1999 1.7 % change on previous year -144.3%
2000 3.9 % change on previous year +129.6%
2001 2.99 % change on previous year -23.2%
2002 3.84 % change on previous year +28.2%
2003 3.83 % change on previous year -0.3%
2004 5.97 % change on previous year +56.0%
2005 6.26 % change on previous year +4.9%
2006 5.92 % change on previous year -5.5%
2007 4.98 % change on previous year -15.8%
2008 14 % change on previous year +180.9%
2009 11 % change on previous year -21.4%
2010 9.87 % change on previous year -10.3%
2011 2.1 % change on previous year -78.8%
2012 4.44 % change on previous year +111.6%
2013 1.93 % change on previous year -56.6%
2014 5.09 % change on previous year +163.9%
2015 3.01 % change on previous year -40.9%
2016 0.3723 % change on previous year -87.6%
2017 1.86 % change on previous year +399.7%
2018 6.78 % change on previous year +264.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 8.39 % change on previous year 1.99 % change on previous year 14.22 % change on previous year 9
1980s 5.88 % change on previous year 0.8401 % change on previous year 9.32 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.27 % change on previous year -3.84 % change on previous year 7.46 % change on previous year 10
2000s 6.27 % change on previous year 2.99 % change on previous year 14 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.94 % change on previous year 0.3723 % change on previous year 9.87 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near Least developed countries

  1. 1 Sao Tome and Principe 149.23 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Liberia 128.16 % change on previous year compare
  3. 3 Samoa 104.57 % change on previous year compare
  4. 4 Lesotho 100.3 % change on previous year compare
  5. 5 Malta 92.84 % change on previous year compare
  6. 6 British Virgin Islands 64.58 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Least developed countries was 6.78 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
The highest recorded value was 14.22 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
The lowest recorded value was -3.84 % change on previous year in 1998.
How does Least developed countries rank for secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate?
Least developed countries ranks 3rd out of 43 groups with data for 2018.
Is secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least developed countries 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.