Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique
Mozambique: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes was 666,438 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique, 1994–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2017, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique stood at 666,438. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 74.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 666,438 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 88,565, in 1999.
Mozambique ranks 74th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 116,750 | — |
| 1995 | 127,408 | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 88,565 | -30.5% |
| 2000 | 108,263 | +22.2% |
| 2001 | 124,939 | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 158,305 | +26.7% |
| 2004 | 214,285 | +35.4% |
| 2005 | 269,093 | +25.6% |
| 2006 | 320,869 | +19.2% |
| 2007 | 382,176 | +19.1% |
| 2008 | 436,164 | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 504,867 | +15.8% |
| 2010 | 556,080 | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 590,641 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 595,571 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 625,077 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 627,503 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 653,266 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 666,438 | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110,908 | 88,565 | 127,408 | 3 |
| 2000s | 279,885 | 108,263 | 504,867 | 9 |
| 2010s | 616,368 | 556,080 | 666,438 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 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 7.66 million (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.72 million (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique was 666,438 in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 666,438 in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 88,565 in 1999.
- How does Mozambique rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 74th out of 200 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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