Secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled was 3.36 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled in Least developed countries, 1970–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2018, secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled in Least developed countries stood at 3.36 million. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled in Least developed countries peaked at 3.36 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 261,137, in 1970.
That places Least developed countries 33rd out of 43 groups with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 261,137 | — |
| 1971 | 266,342 | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 299,740 | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 328,272 | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 352,084 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 402,161 | +14.2% |
| 1976 | 416,987 | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 453,214 | +8.7% |
| 1978 | 489,910 | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 536,533 | +9.5% |
| 1980 | 576,928 | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 600,641 | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 640,691 | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 687,668 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 736,750 | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 793,760 | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 820,822 | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 859,602 | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 939,692 | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 947,586 | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 972,761 | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 994,520 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 1.03 million | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 1.10 million | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 1.18 million | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 1.25 million | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 1.27 million | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 1.33 million | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 1.28 million | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 1.30 million | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 1.35 million | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 1.39 million | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 1.45 million | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 1.50 million | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 1.59 million | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 1.69 million | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 1.79 million | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 1.88 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 2.14 million | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 2.38 million | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 2.61 million | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 2.67 million | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 2.79 million | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 2.84 million | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 2.99 million | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 3.08 million | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 3.09 million | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 3.14 million | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 3.36 million | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 380,638 | 261,137 | 536,533 | 10 |
| 1980s | 760,414 | 576,928 | 947,586 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.17 million | 972,761 | 1.33 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.72 million | 1.35 million | 2.38 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.95 million | 2.61 million | 3.36 million | 9 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
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, gaps filled in Least developed countries?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled in Least developed countries was 3.36 million in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 3.36 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 261,137 in 1970.
- How does Least developed countries rank for secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled?
- Least developed countries ranks 33rd out of 43 groups with data for 2018.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils, gaps filled rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.6%. 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, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Secondary education, vocational pupils with 606 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
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
Secondary education, vocational pupils with 606 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.