Enrolment in lower secondary education, female (number) (Enrolment) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Enrolment in lower secondary education, female (number) (Enrolment) was 238,305 number in 2013. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in lower secondary education, female in Zimbabwe, 1999–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2013, enrolment in lower secondary education, female in Zimbabwe stood at 238,305 number. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, female in Zimbabwe peaked at 238,305 number in 2013 and was at its lowest, 188,349 number, in 2003.
That places Zimbabwe 79th out of 194 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in lower secondary education, female (number) (Enrolment) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 212,596 number | — |
| 2000 | 208,944 number | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 216,400 number | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 203,729 number | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 188,349 number | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 231,326 number | +22.8% |
| 2013 | 238,305 number | +3.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 238,305 number is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 251,074 number, 95% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 238,305 number is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 240,413 number, 99% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 212,596 number | 212,596 number | 212,596 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 204,356 number | 188,349 number | 216,400 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 234,816 number | 231,326 number | 238,305 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 90.38 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.48 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,514 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 328,055 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, female in Zimbabwe?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, female in Zimbabwe was 238,305 number in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, female recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 238,305 number in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, female recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 188,349 number in 2003.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, female?
- Zimbabwe ranks 79th out of 194 countries with data for 2013.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, female rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in lower secondary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of female students enrolled in public and private lower secondary education institutions regardless of age.