Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India
India: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India is 1.25 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 159.4% on the previous year and up 1,471.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India peaked at 8.41 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -3.42 % change on previous year, in 2023.
India ranks 117th of 218 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 secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 3.91 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 1977 | 4.24 % change on previous year | +48.2% |
| 1978 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1981 | 7.05 % change on previous year | +102.6% |
| 1982 | 6.93 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 8.3 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1984 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 1987 | 0.8749 % change on previous year | -85.8% |
| 1988 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +156.1% |
| 1989 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 3 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 1995 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 1996 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +28.7% |
| 1997 | 3.36 % change on previous year | +53.5% |
| 2000 | 5.87 % change on previous year | +74.8% |
| 2001 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2002 | 5.28 % change on previous year | +175.4% |
| 2003 | 6.34 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 2004 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2005 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +33.3% |
| 2006 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -60.1% |
| 2007 | 4.94 % change on previous year | +113.7% |
| 2008 | 5.97 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 2009 | -0.6622 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 2010 | 6.5 % change on previous year | -1082.3% |
| 2011 | 5.61 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2012 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2013 | 0.2123 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 2014 | 8.41 % change on previous year | +3859.2% |
| 2015 | 0.0796 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2016 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +2440.7% |
| 2017 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -187.3% |
| 2018 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -184.3% |
| 2019 | -0.6277 % change on previous year | -142.2% |
| 2020 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -468.6% |
| 2021 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 2022 | 0.4231 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 2023 | -3.42 % change on previous year | -908.2% |
| 2024 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 2025 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -159.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.68 % change on previous year | 2.86 % change on previous year | 4.24 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 4.87 % change on previous year | 0.8749 % change on previous year | 8.3 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.56 % change on previous year | 1.7 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 4.21 % change on previous year | -0.6622 % change on previous year | 6.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.67 % change on previous year | -1.76 % change on previous year | 8.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3096 % change on previous year | -3.42 % change on previous year | 3.4 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 114 Poland 1.29 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Spain 1.28 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Republic of Korea 1.27 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Cameroon 1.21 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Benin 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Gambia 1.12 % change on previous year compare
More education data for India
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in India was 1.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 8.41 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.42 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does India rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- India ranks 117th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,471.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.