Ghana vs Saudi Arabia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes
Ghana
3.33 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
3.36 million
in 2024
Ghana rank
36th
Saudi Arabia rank
35th
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes over time
- Ghana
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 3.36 million against 3.33 million in Ghana, a difference of 29,570.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 1979 it was Ghana ahead.
Ghana ranks 36th and Saudi Arabia ranks 35th of 219 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 613,710 | 296,340 | 317,370 | Ghana |
| 2000s | 1.60 million | 2.81 million | 1.21 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 2.52 million | 2.66 million | 134,531 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 3.20 million | 3.10 million | 101,560 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in secondary education, both sexes, Ghana or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 3.36 million against 3.33 million in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in secondary education, both sexes between Ghana and Saudi Arabia?
- 29,570, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Saudi Arabia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Saudi Arabia rank globally for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Ghana ranks 36th and Saudi Arabia ranks 35th of 219 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in 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
February 2026 Data Release