CAE Annual Report Stats
How many candidates pass the exam?
Generally speaking, about two-thirds to three-quarters of candidates pass the CAE exam.
Dec 2022
Test Candidates - 196
Pass Rate - 62%
May 2022
Test Candidates - 184
Pass Rate - 55%
Dec 2021
Test Candidates - 201
Pass Rate - 64%
May 2021
Test Candidates - 205
Pass Rate - 64%
Dec 2020
Test Candidates - 256
Pass Rate - 74%
July 2020
Test Candidates - 199
Pass Rate - 56%
Dec 2019
Test Candidates - 275
Pass Rate - 69%
How many CAEs renew their certfication?
Once association professionals earn the CAE, they renew at high rates. Learn more about recertification.
2022
Renewal rate: 82%
2021
Renewal rate: 81%
2020
Renewal rate: 82%
2019
Renewal rate: 84%
2018
Renewal rate: 86%
2017
Renewal rate: 85%