Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India
India: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 133.16 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
India recorded 133.16 million for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India peaked at 139.10 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21.14 million, in 1971.
That places India 1st out of 219 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 21.14 million | — |
| 1972 | 21.96 million | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 22.82 million | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 23.66 million | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 24.50 million | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 25.20 million | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 26.27 million | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 27.18 million | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 28.89 million | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 30.59 million | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 32.75 million | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 35.02 million | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 37.92 million | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 40.27 million | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 42.38 million | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 44.48 million | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 44.87 million | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 45.88 million | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 47.02 million | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 50.83 million | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 54.63 million | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 58.44 million | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 62.25 million | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 64.12 million | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 65.21 million | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 66.63 million | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 68.87 million | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 67.98 million | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 67.09 million | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 71.03 million | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 72.39 million | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 76.22 million | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 81.05 million | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 84.57 million | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 89.46 million | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 91.53 million | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 96.05 million | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 101.78 million | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 101.11 million | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 107.69 million | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 113.73 million | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 119.15 million | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 119.40 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 129.44 million | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 129.54 million | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 132.16 million | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 129.83 million | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 131.76 million | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 130.93 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 133.96 million | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 138.51 million | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 139.10 million | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 134.34 million | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 131.51 million | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 133.16 million | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.62 million | 21.14 million | 28.89 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 40.12 million | 30.59 million | 47.02 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.60 million | 50.83 million | 68.87 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.52 million | 71.03 million | 101.78 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 124.36 million | 107.69 million | 132.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.10 million | 131.51 million | 139.10 million | 6 |
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More education data for India
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 60.33 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -8.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0412 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 65.78 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -9.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0449 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.19 million (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 64.76 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India was 133.16 million in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 139.10 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.14 million in 1971.
- How does India rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- India ranks 1st out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. 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), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
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.