Secondary education, vocational pupils in Denmark
Denmark: Secondary education, vocational pupils was 114,940 in 2017. ▬ Flat
Latest (2017)
114,940
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
64th
of 201 countries
All-time high
156,807
in 1988
All-time low
102,686
in 1978
Years of data
40
1971–2017
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Denmark, 1971–2017
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
Denmark recorded 114,940 for secondary education, vocational pupils in 2017.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils in Denmark peaked at 156,807 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 102,686, in 1978.
Denmark ranks 64th of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 123,639 | — |
| 1978 | 102,686 | -16.9% |
| 1979 | 113,718 | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 115,914 | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 125,996 | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 129,898 | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 138,296 | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 140,859 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 144,024 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 150,772 | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 156,511 | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 156,807 | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 155,772 | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 150,897 | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 147,807 | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 145,590 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 122,421 | -15.9% |
| 1994 | 120,638 | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 123,234 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 122,059 | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 111,809 | -8.4% |
| 1999 | 113,728 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 119,878 | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 128,125 | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 117,695 | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 118,329 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 123,103 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 125,366 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 124,271 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 125,715 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 126,067 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 127,555 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 131,952 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 138,745 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 142,027 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 134,687 | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 131,279 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 132,370 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 122,082 | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 114,940 | -5.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 114,940 is above the median for high income countries, which is 20,200, 5.7× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 114,940 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,474, 95% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 113,348 | 102,686 | 123,639 | 3 |
| 1980s | 141,485 | 115,914 | 156,807 | 10 |
| 1990s | 128,687 | 111,809 | 150,897 | 9 |
| 2000s | 123,610 | 117,695 | 128,125 | 10 |
| 2010s | 131,010 | 114,940 | 142,027 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 61 Mali 127,718 compare
- 62 Norway 126,007 compare
- 63 Cote d'Ivoire 116,644 compare
- 65 Mozambique 112,327 compare
- 66 Costa Rica 108,578 compare
- 67 Sri Lanka 105,865 compare
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, vocational pupils in Denmark?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils in Denmark was 114,940 in 2017, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 156,807 in 1988.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 102,686 in 1978.
- How does Denmark rank for secondary education, vocational pupils?
- Denmark ranks 64th out of 201 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Secondary education, vocational pupils. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Secondary vocational pupils are the number of secondary students enrolled in technical and vocational education programs, including teacher training.