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
Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1971–2018
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 Sao Tome and Principe 149.23 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Liberia 128.16 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Samoa 104.57 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Lesotho 100.3 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Malta 92.84 % change on previous year compare
- 6 British Virgin Islands 64.58 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Least developed countries
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 75.92 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1441 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 171.01 million (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 4.43 million (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 57.7% (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Population ages 0-14 38.4% (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Secondary education, vocational 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, vocational pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.