Secondary education, vocational pupils in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Secondary education, vocational pupils was 7,495 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Hong Kong, 1971–2018
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, vocational pupils in Hong Kong is 7,495, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils in Hong Kong peaked at 45,943 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 5,330, in 2011.
That places Hong Kong 132nd out of 201 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14,104 | — |
| 1972 | 15,156 | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 16,680 | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 18,901 | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 20,601 | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 21,509 | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 23,521 | +9.4% |
| 1978 | 26,505 | +12.7% |
| 1979 | 27,676 | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 29,617 | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 31,019 | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 32,492 | +4.7% |
| 1983 | 31,494 | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 30,964 | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 37,858 | +22.3% |
| 1986 | 38,979 | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 42,272 | +8.4% |
| 1988 | 45,943 | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 13,972 | -69.6% |
| 2001 | 14,953 | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 13,676 | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 11,545 | -15.6% |
| 2004 | 11,730 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 10,349 | -11.8% |
| 2006 | 8,807 | -14.9% |
| 2007 | 7,674 | -12.9% |
| 2008 | 6,430 | -16.2% |
| 2009 | 5,786 | -10.0% |
| 2010 | 5,610 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 5,330 | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 6,300 | +18.2% |
| 2013 | 6,257 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 7,172 | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 7,960 | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 7,657 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 7,999 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 7,495 | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20,517 | 14,104 | 27,676 | 9 |
| 1980s | 35,626 | 29,617 | 45,943 | 9 |
| 1990s | 13,972 | 13,972 | 13,972 | 1 |
| 2000s | 10,106 | 5,786 | 14,953 | 9 |
| 2010s | 6,864 | 5,330 | 7,999 | 9 |
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- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 21,519 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,765 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 149,968 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 141,610 (2024)
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- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, vocational pupils in Hong Kong?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils in Hong Kong was 7,495 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 45,943 in 1988.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,330 in 2011.
- How does Hong Kong rank for secondary education, vocational pupils?
- Hong Kong ranks 132nd out of 201 countries with data for 2018.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.