Brazil vs China: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes

Brazil
12.31 million
in 2024
China
52.55 million
in 2024
Brazil rank
5th
China rank
2nd

Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes over time

  • Brazil
  • China
20.0M40.0M60.0M199520092024

How they compare

China currently reports 52.55 million against 12.31 million in Brazil, a difference of 40.24 million.

That makes China's figure about 4.3 times Brazil's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.

Brazil ranks 5th and China ranks 2nd of 200 countries.

China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil China Difference Ahead
1990s 16.42 million 54.91 million 38.49 million China
2000s 15.71 million 60.95 million 45.24 million China
2010s 13.86 million 47.21 million 33.35 million China
2020s 12.77 million 50.34 million 37.57 million China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes, Brazil or China?
China, at 52.55 million against 12.31 million in Brazil as of 2024.
What is the difference in enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes between Brazil and China?
40.24 million, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and China?
23 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
How do Brazil and China rank globally for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
Brazil ranks 5th and China ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
421 places, 11,113 data points, 1980–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release