Total sample population, above primary education in United States

United States: Total sample population, above primary education was 252.09 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
252.09 million
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
3rd
of 108 countries
All-time high
240.69 billion
in 2013
All-time low
132.67 million
in 1970
Years of data
11
1970–2018

Total sample population, above primary education in United States, 1970–2018

050.0B100.0B150.0B200.0B250.0B1970199420181970: 132.7M1980: 165.2M2010: 230.8M2011: 233.8B2012: 239.0B2013: 240.7B2014: 242.5M2015: 245.8M2016: 248.5M2017: 249.0M2018: 252.1M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total sample population, above primary education in United States is 252.09 million, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population, above primary education in United States peaked at 240.69 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 132.67 million, in 1970.

United States ranks 3rd of 108 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Total sample population, above primary education in United States, year by year

Annual values for Total sample population, above primary education in United States, 1970 to 2018.
Year Value Change
1970 132.67 million —
1980 165.15 million +24.5%
2010 230.84 million +39.8%
2011 233.78 billion +101169.7%
2012 239.01 billion +2.2%
2013 240.69 billion +0.7%
2014 242.47 million -99.9%
2015 245.78 million +1.4%
2016 248.52 million +1.1%
2017 248.96 million +0.2%
2018 252.09 million +1.3%

United States compared with similar countries

  • United States's 252.09 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.65 million, 69.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 132.67 million 132.67 million 132.67 million 1
1980s 165.15 million 165.15 million 165.15 million 1
2010s 79.44 billion 230.84 million 240.69 billion 9

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 1 China 424.84 million compare
  2. 2 India 322.46 million compare
  3. 4 Russia 110.12 million compare
  4. 5 Brazil 105.75 million compare
  5. 6 Indonesia 79.12 million compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population, above primary education in United States?
Total sample population, above primary education in United States was 252.09 million in 2018, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population, above primary education recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 240.69 billion in 2013.
What is the lowest total sample population, above primary education recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 132.67 million in 1970.
How does United States rank for total sample population, above primary education?
United States ranks 3rd out of 108 countries with data for 2018.
Is total sample population, above primary education rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, above primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total sample population, above primary education
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,460 data points, 1970–2021
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