Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Botswana

Botswana: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 175,513 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
175,513
World rank
137th
of 219 countries
All-time high
178,314
in 2007
All-time low
5,197
in 1970
Years of data
40
1970–2021

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Botswana, 1970–2021

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1970199520211970: 5.2k1971: 6.2k1972: 7.2k1973: 10.6k1974: 12.2k1975: 14.3k1976: 16.3k1977: 17.9k1978: 19.0k1979: 19.5k1980: 21.0k1981: 23.0k1982: 24.0k1983: 25.0k1984: 30.9k1985: 36.1k1986: 39.7k1987: 43.0k1988: 44.2k1989: 53.8k1990: 61.8k1991: 78.0k1992: 80.4k1993: 90.7k1994: 91.9k1995: 111.1k1996: 125.2k1997: 139.3k1998: 153.4k1999: 157.8k2000: 163.0k2001: 163.4k2002: 166.1k2003: 167.9k2004: 171.5k2005: 173.0k2006: 176.9k2007: 178.3k2008: 168.2k2021: 175.5k

Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

In 2021, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Botswana stood at 175,513.

The figure is up 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Botswana peaked at 178,314 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5,197, in 1970.

Botswana ranks 137th of 219 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), gaps filled in Botswana, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Botswana, 1970 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1970 5,197
1971 6,210 +19.5%
1972 7,195 +15.9%
1973 10,629 +47.7%
1974 12,245 +15.2%
1975 14,286 +16.7%
1976 16,275 +13.9%
1977 17,896 +10.0%
1978 18,977 +6.0%
1979 19,538 +3.0%
1980 20,969 +7.3%
1981 22,962 +9.5%
1982 23,986 +4.5%
1983 25,010 +4.3%
1984 30,902 +23.6%
1985 36,144 +17.0%
1986 39,713 +9.9%
1987 42,952 +8.2%
1988 44,194 +2.9%
1989 53,849 +21.8%
1990 61,767 +14.7%
1991 77,998 +26.3%
1992 80,358 +3.0%
1993 90,658 +12.8%
1994 91,862 +1.3%
1995 111,134 +21.0%
1996 125,237 +12.7%
1997 139,339 +11.3%
1998 153,442 +10.1%
1999 157,804 +2.8%
2000 163,001 +3.3%
2001 163,354 +0.2%
2002 166,089 +1.7%
2003 167,919 +1.1%
2004 171,488 +2.1%
2005 173,027 +0.9%
2006 176,902 +2.2%
2007 178,314 +0.8%
2008 168,220 -5.7%
2021 175,513 +4.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 12,845 5,197 19,538 10
1980s 34,068 20,969 53,849 10
1990s 108,960 61,767 157,804 10
2000s 169,813 163,001 178,314 9
2020s 175,513 175,513 175,513 1

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 134 Gabon 215,825 compare
  2. 135 Albania 208,738 compare
  3. 136 Jamaica 177,095 compare
  4. 138 Puerto Rico 171,527 compare
  5. 139 Singapore 163,746 compare
  6. 140 Timor-Leste 162,113 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Botswana?
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Botswana was 175,513 in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 178,314 in 2007.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 5,197 in 1970.
How does Botswana rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
Botswana ranks 137th out of 219 countries with data for 2021.
Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) with 733 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.

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Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
440 places, 20,511 data points, 1970–2025
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Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) with 733 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.