Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Lesotho
Lesotho: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 136,497 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Lesotho, 1970–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2017, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Lesotho stood at 136,497. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Lesotho peaked at 136,497 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 8,815, in 1971.
Lesotho ranks 146th 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 15,317 | — |
| 1971 | 8,815 | -42.4% |
| 1972 | 10,006 | +13.5% |
| 1973 | 13,792 | +37.8% |
| 1974 | 15,134 | +9.7% |
| 1975 | 16,476 | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 17,795 | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 18,955 | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 19,512 | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 23,368 | +19.8% |
| 1980 | 25,292 | +8.2% |
| 1981 | 28,107 | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 29,608 | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 33,421 | +12.9% |
| 1984 | 35,444 | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 37,343 | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 39,478 | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 43,368 | +9.9% |
| 1988 | 45,951 | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 47,212 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 48,209 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 48,505 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 52,598 | +8.4% |
| 1993 | 55,984 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 62,399 | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 67,173 | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 68,132 | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 72,170 | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 72,235 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 73,620 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 74,313 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 79,266 | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 82,256 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 84,273 | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 89,864 | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 94,496 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 96,073 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 101,738 | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 107,322 | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 115,805 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 125,823 | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 130,831 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 134,543 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 130,476 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 130,836 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 133,434 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 128,780 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 136,497 | +6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15,917 | 8,815 | 23,368 | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,522 | 25,292 | 47,212 | 10 |
| 1990s | 62,102 | 48,209 | 73,620 | 10 |
| 2000s | 92,541 | 74,313 | 115,805 | 10 |
| 2010s | 131,402 | 125,823 | 136,497 | 8 |
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More education data for Lesotho
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.99 % change on previous year (2017)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 10,388 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 78,318 (2017)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 6.2 % change on previous year (2017)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 58,179 (2017)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.72 % change on previous year (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 46,622 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 0 % change on previous year (2020)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 21,586 (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Lesotho?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Lesotho was 136,497 in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 136,497 in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,815 in 1971.
- How does Lesotho rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Lesotho ranks 146th out of 219 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.
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- 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.