Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Botswana
Botswana: Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) was 4.2% in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Botswana, 1970–2007
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Botswana is 4.2%, measured in 2007. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 24.9% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Botswana peaked at 22.5% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 4.2%, in 2007.
That places Botswana 122nd out of 202 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 22.5% | — |
| 1971 | 22.4% | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 21.6% | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 15.9% | -26.5% |
| 1974 | 14.8% | -6.9% |
| 1975 | 13.8% | -6.5% |
| 1976 | 13.0% | -6.1% |
| 1977 | 12.6% | -2.9% |
| 1978 | 11.1% | -12.1% |
| 1979 | 11.8% | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | -14.9% |
| 1981 | 11.7% | +16.6% |
| 1983 | 10.6% | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 10.3% | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 10.4% | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 8.9% | -14.2% |
| 1987 | 7.1% | -19.7% |
| 1988 | 8.6% | +20.1% |
| 1989 | 7.6% | -11.2% |
| 1990 | 6.5% | -14.6% |
| 1991 | 5.0% | -23.0% |
| 1992 | 5.3% | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 4.8% | -10.1% |
| 1994 | 4.7% | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 5.3% | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 4.7% | -12.4% |
| 1999 | 4.2% | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 4.9% | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 5.3% | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 4.9% | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 5.0% | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 5.5% | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 5.1% | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 5.5% | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 4.2% | -24.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.0% | 11.1% | 22.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.5% | 7.1% | 11.7% | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.1% | 4.2% | 6.5% | 8 |
| 2000s | 5.0% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More education data for Botswana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,284 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,590 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,760 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,779 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 175,513 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 381,674 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1564 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Botswana?
- Vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Botswana was 4.2% in 2007, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 22.5% in 1970.
- What is the lowest vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.2% in 2007.
- How does Botswana rank for vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment)?
- Botswana ranks 122nd out of 202 countries with data for 2007.
- Is vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment), female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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