China vs Japan: Secondary School Enrollment Comparison
Compare Secondary School Enrollment (% Gross) of China and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2023, Japan recorded Secondary School Enrollment (% Gross) of 101.5% vs 92.3% for China (Japan's Secondary School Enrollment is 9.3% higher than China's.).
China vs Japan All Annual Observations (1970 – 2023)
Complete annual observations of Secondary School Enrollment (% Gross) for China and Japan reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇨🇳 China Secondary School Enrollment | 🇯🇵 Japan Secondary School Enrollment | Difference / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | No data | 101.5% | — |
| 2022 | No data | 101.4% | — |
| 2021 | No data | 101.7% | — |
| 2020 | No data | 101.3% | — |
| 2019 | No data | 100.7% | — |
| 2018 | No data | 100.5% | — |
| 2017 | No data | 100.3% | — |
| 2016 | No data | 101.3% | — |
| 2015 | No data | 101.7% | — |
| 2014 | No data | 101.0% | — |
| 2013 | No data | 101.0% | — |
| 2012 | 92.3% | No data | — |
| 2011 | 92.0% | No data | — |
| 2010 | 90.8% | No data | — |
| 2009 | 88.3% | No data | — |
| 2008 | 82.7% | No data | — |
| 2007 | 78.2% | No data | — |
| 2006 | 74.1% | No data | — |
| 2003 | 64.1% | No data | — |
| 2002 | 62.8% | No data | — |
| 2001 | 62.2% | No data | — |
| 2000 | 59.5% | No data | — |
| 1999 | 58.6% | No data | — |
| 1997 | 54.7% | No data | — |
| 1996 | 52.3% | No data | — |
| 1995 | 49.0% | No data | — |
| 1994 | 47.2% | No data | — |
| 1993 | 46.8% | No data | — |
| 1992 | 44.4% | No data | — |
| 1991 | 41.6% | No data | — |
| 1990 | 39.0% | No data | — |
| 1989 | 38.2% | No data | — |
| 1988 | 37.2% | No data | — |
| 1987 | 35.1% | No data | — |
| 1986 | 32.6% | No data | — |
| 1985 | 31.3% | No data | — |
| 1984 | 29.9% | No data | — |
| 1983 | 30.1% | No data | — |
| 1982 | 32.6% | No data | — |
| 1981 | 36.7% | No data | — |
| 1980 | 40.3% | No data | — |
| 1979 | 47.6% | No data | — |
| 1978 | 53.2% | No data | — |
| 1977 | 57.2% | No data | — |
| 1976 | 58.1% | No data | — |
| 1975 | 57.6% | No data | — |
| 1974 | 58.2% | No data | — |
| 1973 | 53.9% | No data | — |
| 1972 | 43.9% | No data | — |
| 1971 | 34.3% | No data | — |
| 1970 | 25.7% | No data | — |
Secondary School Enrollment Comparison
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2023, China and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, China recorded N/A compared to N/A for Japan. By 2023, the values evolved to 92.3% and 101.5% respectively.
Key Differences
About Secondary School Enrollment (% Gross)
Gross enrollment ratio for secondary education regardless of age.
This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for China and Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions — Secondary School Enrollment
What is the Secondary School Enrollment of China?
In 2012, China's Secondary School Enrollment was 92.3% according to official World Bank data.
What is the Secondary School Enrollment of Japan?
In 2023, Japan's Secondary School Enrollment was 101.5% according to official World Bank data.
Which country has a higher Secondary School Enrollment?
In 2023, Japan recorded a higher Secondary School Enrollment of 101.5% compared to China's 92.3% (a difference of 9.3%).
How has Secondary School Enrollment changed over time for China and Japan?
From 1960 to 2023, China's Secondary School Enrollment changed by the amount detailed in the annual table, while Japan's changed by the amount detailed in the annual table.
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Data Source and Methodology
Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code:SE.SEC.ENRR (Secondary School Enrollment (% Gross)).
Values represent annual secondary school enrollment (% gross) for China and Japan from 1960 through 2023. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.