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

Latest (2025)
133.16 million
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
1st
of 219 countries
All-time high
139.10 million
in 2022
All-time low
21.14 million
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India, 1971–2025

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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

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India, 1971 to 2025.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near India

  1. 2 China 97.98 million compare
  2. 3 Indonesia 27.84 million compare
  3. 4 United States 25.35 million compare

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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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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)
Licence
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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.