Saudi Arabia vs WB: South Asia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes
Saudi Arabia
3.36 million
in 2024
WB: South Asia
152.88 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
35th
WB: South Asia rank
38th
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes over time
- Saudi Arabia
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 152.88 million against 3.36 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 149.51 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 45.4 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 35th and WB: South Asia ranks 38th of 219 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 296,340 | 75.05 million | 74.76 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2000s | 2.81 million | 110.75 million | 107.94 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2010s | 2.66 million | 149.96 million | 147.30 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2020s | 3.10 million | 157.75 million | 154.65 million | WB: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in secondary education, both sexes, Saudi Arabia or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 152.88 million against 3.36 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in secondary education, both sexes between Saudi Arabia and WB: South Asia?
- 149.51 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and WB: South Asia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and WB: South Asia rank globally for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 35th and WB: South Asia ranks 38th 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