Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Liberia
Liberia: Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) was 8.4% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Liberia, 1970–2011
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Liberia is 8.4%, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Liberia peaked at 32.0% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 1978.
Liberia ranks 87th of 202 countries on this measure, 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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6.3% | — |
| 1971 | 4.9% | -22.0% |
| 1972 | 3.9% | -21.2% |
| 1975 | 2.0% | -49.2% |
| 1976 | 2.9% | +49.3% |
| 1978 | 1.7% | -42.6% |
| 1979 | 2.5% | +47.3% |
| 1980 | 4.6% | +86.7% |
| 1999 | 13.5% | +191.3% |
| 2000 | 32.0% | +137.2% |
| 2011 | 8.4% | -73.7% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 8.4% is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.9%, 2.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 8.4% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.2%, 2.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.3% | 7 |
| 1980s | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1 |
| 1990s | 13.5% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 1 |
| 2000s | 32.0% | 32.0% | 32.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More education data for Liberia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,857 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,815 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 123,519 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 123,876 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 569,741 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.417 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.106 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Liberia?
- Vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Liberia was 8.4% in 2011, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.0% in 2000.
- What is the lowest vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 1978.
- How does Liberia rank for vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment)?
- Liberia ranks 87th out of 202 countries with data for 2011.
- Is vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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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