Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate was 2.93 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2018, secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 2.93 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 53.3% on the previous year and down 67.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 13.4 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -4.15 % change on previous year, in 1989.
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 8th of 43 groups 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, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 1973 | 13.4 % change on previous year | +367.3% |
| 1974 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 1975 | 12.09 % change on previous year | +89.1% |
| 1976 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 1977 | 8.26 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 1978 | 10.86 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 1979 | 12.44 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 1980 | 12.12 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1981 | 12.33 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 7.85 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 1983 | 6.92 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1984 | 4.84 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1985 | 6.36 % change on previous year | +31.3% |
| 1986 | -2.76 % change on previous year | -143.4% |
| 1987 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -243.6% |
| 1988 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1989 | -4.15 % change on previous year | -200.1% |
| 1990 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -126.5% |
| 1991 | 0.2708 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 1992 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +789.2% |
| 1993 | 4.21 % change on previous year | +74.8% |
| 1994 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 1995 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1997 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 1998 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 6.92 % change on previous year | +310.6% |
| 2001 | 4.26 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 2002 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 5.16 % change on previous year | +43.4% |
| 2004 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 2005 | 0.8321 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 2006 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +277.6% |
| 2007 | 7.07 % change on previous year | +124.9% |
| 2008 | 8.86 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2009 | 8.14 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 7.76 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 2012 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 4.14 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 2015 | 0.1298 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 2016 | 0.8414 % change on previous year | +548.0% |
| 2017 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +126.7% |
| 2018 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +53.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.7 % change on previous year | 2.87 % change on previous year | 13.4 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.16 % change on previous year | -4.15 % change on previous year | 12.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.69 % change on previous year | 0.2708 % change on previous year | 5.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.08 % change on previous year | 0.8321 % change on previous year | 8.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.04 % change on previous year | 0.1298 % change on previous year | 7.76 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 5 Malta 92.84 % change on previous year compare
- 6 British Virgin Islands 64.58 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Dominica 63.24 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Paraguay 62.33 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Dominican Republic 54.95 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Tunisia 53.18 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Palestine, State of 41.84 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 81.43 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1526 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9738 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 196.80 million (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.14 million (2024)
- Population ages 0-14 40.4% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 56.4% (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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa was 2.93 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 13.4 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.15 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 8th out of 43 groups with data for 2018.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa 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.