Pakistan vs United States of America: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes
Pakistan
8.88 million
in 2024
United States of America
12.52 million
in 2023
Pakistan rank
6th
United States of America rank
4th
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- Pakistan
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 12.52 million against 8.88 million in Pakistan, a difference of 3.64 million.
That makes United States of America's figure about 1.4 times Pakistan's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
Pakistan ranks 6th and United States of America ranks 4th of 196 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.68 million | 12.04 million | 6.36 million | United States of America |
| 2020s | 7.24 million | 12.42 million | 5.18 million | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes, Pakistan or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 12.52 million against 8.88 million in Pakistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes between Pakistan and United States of America?
- 3.64 million, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and United States of America?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do Pakistan and United States of America rank globally for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Pakistan ranks 6th and United States of America ranks 4th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in upper 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