Nurse Licensure & NCLEX Exam Statistics
This annual publication provides nurse licensure activity data for NCSBN's 59 U.S. Member Boards as well as NCLEX statistics by country and state.

2022 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2022 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards, and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.
2023 | Publications

2021 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2021 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards, and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.
2022 | Publications

2020 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since Jan. 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2020 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.
2021 | Publications

2019 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2019 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards, and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.
2020 | Publications

2018 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations. On Jan. 5, 2015, the first candidates were able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada. This publication provides a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2018, as well as historical data.
2019 | Publications

2017 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations. On Jan. 5, 2015, the first candidates were able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada. This publication provides a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2017, as well as historical data.
2018 | Publications

2016 NCLEX Examinations Statistics
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations. On Jan. 5, 2015, the first candidates were able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada. This publication provides a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2016, as well as historical data.
2017 | Publications

2015 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 68)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2016 | Publications

2014 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 64)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2015 | Publications

2012 and 2013 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 61)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2014 | Publications

2011 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 57)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2013 | Publications

2010 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 52)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2012 | Publications

2009 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 50)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2010)
2010 | Publications

2008 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 42)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2009)
2009 | Publications

2007 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 35)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2008)
2008 | Publications

2006 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 31)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2007)
2007 | Publications

2005 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 25)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2006)
2006 | Publications

2004 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 20)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2005)
2005 | Publications

2003 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 19)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2004)
2004 | Publications

2002 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 13)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2003)
2003 | Publications

2001 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 4)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2002)
2002 | Publications

2000 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
2000 | Publications

1999 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1999 | Publications

1998 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1998 | Publications

1997 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1997 | Publications

1995-1996 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1996 | Publications

1994 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1994 | Publications

1993 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1993 | Publications

1992 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1992 | Publications

1991 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1991 | Publications

1990 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1990 | Publications

1989 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1989 | Publications

1988 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1988 | Publications

1987 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1987 | Publications

1986 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1986 | Publications

1985 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1985 | Publications

1983-1984 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1984 | Publications