India vs United States of America: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes
India
133.16 million
in 2025
United States of America
25.35 million
in 2023
India rank
1st
United States of America rank
4th
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes over time
- India
- United States of America
How they compare
India currently reports 133.16 million against 25.35 million in United States of America, a difference of 107.81 million.
That makes India's figure about 5.3 times United States of America's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
India ranks 1st and United States of America ranks 4th of 219 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 130.61 million | 24.67 million | 105.94 million | India |
| 2020s | 136.48 million | 25.29 million | 111.19 million | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in secondary education, both sexes, India or United States of America?
- India, at 133.16 million against 25.35 million in United States of America as of 2025.
- What is the difference in enrolment in secondary education, both sexes between India and United States of America?
- 107.81 million, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and United States of America?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do India and United States of America rank globally for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- India ranks 1st and United States of America ranks 4th 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