Secondary education, vocational pupils in East Asia & Pacific
East Asia & Pacific: Secondary education, vocational pupils was 24.90 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
24.90 million
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
7th
of 41 groups
All-time high
29.10 million
in 2013
All-time low
2.45 million
in 1970
Years of data
49
1970–2018
Secondary education, vocational pupils in East Asia & Pacific, 1970–2018
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, vocational pupils in East Asia & Pacific is 24.90 million, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils in East Asia & Pacific peaked at 29.10 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.45 million, in 1970.
East Asia & Pacific ranks 7th of 41 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 in East Asia & Pacific, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.45 million | — |
| 1971 | 3.43 million | +40.2% |
| 1972 | 3.61 million | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 3.83 million | +6.3% |
| 1974 | 4.11 million | +7.2% |
| 1975 | 4.36 million | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 4.58 million | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 4.66 million | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 4.80 million | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 5.00 million | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 5.46 million | +9.1% |
| 1981 | 6.07 million | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 6.07 million | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 6.21 million | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 7.50 million | +20.7% |
| 1985 | 8.48 million | +13.1% |
| 1986 | 9.57 million | +12.9% |
| 1987 | 10.40 million | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 10.90 million | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 11.30 million | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 11.50 million | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 11.90 million | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 12.20 million | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 12.80 million | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 13.80 million | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 15.10 million | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 16.30 million | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 16.80 million | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 18.10 million | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 19.00 million | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 18.50 million | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 18.70 million | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 18.00 million | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 17.40 million | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 18.80 million | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 19.80 million | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 21.60 million | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 23.70 million | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 25.70 million | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 26.90 million | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 27.70 million | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 27.90 million | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 27.60 million | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 29.10 million | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 27.40 million | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 25.40 million | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 24.50 million | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 24.90 million | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 24.90 million | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.08 million | 2.45 million | 5.00 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.20 million | 5.46 million | 11.30 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.75 million | 11.50 million | 19.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.91 million | 17.40 million | 26.90 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.60 million | 24.50 million | 29.10 million | 9 |
Countries ranked near East Asia & Pacific
- 4 Türkiye 2.71 million compare
- 5 India 2.30 million compare
- 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.21 million compare
- 7 Egypt 2.02 million compare
- 8 Italy 1.57 million compare
- 9 Russian Federation 1.43 million compare
- 10 Uzbekistan 1.36 million compare
More education data for East Asia & Pacific
- Population ages 0-14 17.6% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.5% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 10.94 million (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 100.0% (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0046 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, teachers 10.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, female 100.1% (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, male 100.0% (2024)
- Labor force, female 44.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, vocational pupils in East Asia & Pacific?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils in East Asia & Pacific was 24.90 million in 2018, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in East Asia & Pacific?
- The highest recorded value was 29.10 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in East Asia & Pacific?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.45 million in 1970.
- How does East Asia & Pacific rank for secondary education, vocational pupils?
- East Asia & Pacific ranks 7th out of 41 groups with data for 2018.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils rising or falling in East Asia & Pacific?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Asia & Pacific 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.