General Educational Development (GED) Credentials Issued, 1971-2005
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
(in thousands)
| Year | Number of credentials issued |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 227 |
| 1972 | 245 |
| 1973 | 249 |
| 1974 | 294 |
| 1975 | 340 |
| 1976 | 333 |
| 1977 | 332 |
| 1978 | 381 |
| 1979 | 426 |
| 1980 | 479 |
| 1981 | 489 |
| 1982 | 486 |
| 1983 | 465 |
| 1984 | 427 |
| 1985 | 413 |
| 1986 | 428 |
| 1987 | 444 |
| 1988 | 410 |
| 1989 | 357 |
| 1990 | 410 |
| 1991 | 462 |
| 1992 | 457 |
| 1993 | 469 |
| 1994 | 491 |
| 1995 | 504 |
| 1997 | 460 |
| 1998 | 481 |
| 1999 | 498 |
| 2000 | 487 |
| 2001 | 648 |
| 2002 | 330 |
| 2003 | 387 |
| 2004 | 406 |
| 2005 | 424 |
Source: American Council on Education, General Educational Development Testing Service, Who Took the GED? Statistical Report, various years.
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