How many examinees took the GMAT exam in the past five years? What was the average score?

The Graduate Management Admission Council collects demographic information on all GMAT test takers. This information is published in the Profile of GMAT Candidates Five-Year Summary along with GMAT Total score means and total number of tests taken.

10-Year Trends

This chart is based on data collected from testing years 1999–200 to 2008–09. To see additional charts, click refresh.

In the data presented, individual examinees are represented as many times as they took the GMAT test within the period.

GMAC research has found that approximately 21% of GMAT tests taken each year are taken by repeat testers.

Our Latest Reports

Our most recent Profile document is the Profile of GMAT Candidates, 2004-05 to 2008-09. 

Previous Reports

For a listing of all Profile reports released by GMAC, beginning as early as testing year 1982-1983, visit the New! GMAC Research Library>>

Related Research

The following reports examine trends in GMAT test taker score-reporting behavior by region.

NEW! European Geographic Trend Report [PDF] (TY 2005 to 2009)

NEW! Asian Geographic Trend Report [PDF] (TY 2005 to 2009)

NEW! World Geographic Trend Report [PDF] (TY 2005 to 2009)

 North American Geographic Trend Report [PDF] (TY 2004 to 2008)