Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Colombia
Colombia: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes was 3.40 million in 2022. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Colombia, 1998–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Colombia is 3.40 million, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Colombia peaked at 3.71 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.53 million, in 2001.
That places Colombia 21st out of 200 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.63 million | — |
| 1999 | 2.65 million | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 2.64 million | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 2.53 million | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 2.78 million | +9.8% |
| 2004 | 3.02 million | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 3.19 million | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 3.31 million | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 3.44 million | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 3.51 million | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 3.64 million | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 3.68 million | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 3.71 million | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 3.57 million | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 3.55 million | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 3.49 million | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 3.46 million | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 3.43 million | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 3.42 million | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 3.46 million | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 3.52 million | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 3.47 million | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 3.48 million | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 3.40 million | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.64 million | 2.63 million | 2.65 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.12 million | 2.53 million | 3.64 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.53 million | 3.42 million | 3.71 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.45 million | 3.40 million | 3.48 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 18 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.72 million compare
- 19 Democratic Republic of Congo 3.67 million compare
- 20 France 3.46 million compare
- 22 Japan 3.28 million compare
- 23 Uzbekistan 3.13 million compare
- 24 Myanmar 3.06 million compare
More education data for Colombia
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.00 million (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Colombia?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Colombia was 3.40 million in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.71 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.53 million in 2001.
- How does Colombia rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 21st out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release