Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda
Rwanda: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes was 598,860 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda is 598,860, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 11.6% on the previous year and up 66.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 598,860 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 63,789, in 1999.
Rwanda ranks 77th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 63,789 | — |
| 2000 | 80,209 | +25.7% |
| 2001 | 90,253 | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 99,737 | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 114,217 | +14.5% |
| 2004 | 131,427 | +15.1% |
| 2005 | 142,209 | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 156,299 | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 169,682 | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 183,284 | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 235,527 | +28.5% |
| 2010 | 298,799 | +26.9% |
| 2011 | 341,742 | +14.4% |
| 2012 | 352,796 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 343,574 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 359,432 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 336,442 | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 346,783 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 382,661 | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 422,093 | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 481,138 | +14.0% |
| 2021 | 521,631 | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 540,634 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 536,427 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 598,860 | +11.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63,789 | 63,789 | 63,789 | 1 |
| 2000s | 140,284 | 80,209 | 235,527 | 10 |
| 2010s | 366,546 | 298,799 | 481,138 | 10 |
| 2020s | 549,388 | 521,631 | 598,860 | 4 |
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More education data for Rwanda
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 8.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 38,725 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 29,601 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 59,030 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 11.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 71,444 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 6.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0989 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda was 598,860 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 598,860 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 63,789 in 1999.
- How does Rwanda rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 77th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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