Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes was 5.31 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1994–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia stood at 5.31 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 5.45 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 357,428, in 1994.
Ethiopia ranks 15th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 357,428 | — |
| 1995 | 376,230 | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 407,851 | +8.4% |
| 1997 | 462,886 | +13.5% |
| 1999 | 880,061 | +90.1% |
| 2000 | 982,625 | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 1.17 million | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 1.44 million | +23.8% |
| 2003 | 1.71 million | +18.2% |
| 2004 | 1.96 million | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 2.29 million | +16.9% |
| 2006 | 2.75 million | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 3.06 million | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 3.27 million | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 3.37 million | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 3.61 million | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 3.88 million | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 4.23 million | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 4.02 million | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 4.23 million | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 4.42 million | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 5.45 million | +23.2% |
| 2023 | 5.31 million | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 496,891 | 357,428 | 880,061 | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.20 million | 982,625 | 3.37 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.07 million | 3.61 million | 4.42 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 5.38 million | 5.31 million | 5.45 million | 2 |
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More education data for Ethiopia
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7.55 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0572 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8.38 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0634 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 8.52 % change on previous year (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 338,716 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -5.41 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia was 5.31 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.45 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 357,428 in 1994.
- How does Ethiopia rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 15th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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