Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number) (lower) in Guyana
Guyana: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number) (lower) was 46,983 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Guyana, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Guyana is 46,983, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.1% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Guyana peaked at 57,916 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 39,449, in 2023.
Guyana ranks 150th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number) (lower) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 42,373 | — |
| 2001 | 51,393 | +21.3% |
| 2003 | 50,112 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 52,538 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 55,473 | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 56,417 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 57,916 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 55,331 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 57,580 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 55,281 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 42,188 | -23.7% |
| 2021 | 42,494 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 39,449 | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 46,983 | +19.1% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 46,983 is below the median for high income countries, which is 182,228, 26% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 46,983 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 155,634, 30% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42,373 | 42,373 | 42,373 | 1 |
| 2000s | 53,975 | 50,112 | 57,916 | 6 |
| 2010s | 56,064 | 55,281 | 57,580 | 3 |
| 2020s | 42,778 | 39,449 | 46,983 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More education data for Guyana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Guyana?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Guyana was 46,983 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 57,916 in 2009.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,449 in 2023.
- How does Guyana rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Guyana ranks 150th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana 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