Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Malawi
Malawi: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 1.16 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Malawi, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Malawi stood at 1.16 million.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 36.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Malawi peaked at 1.20 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 65,634, in 1972.
That places Malawi 69th out of 219 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 65,634 | — |
| 1973 | 71,134 | +8.4% |
| 1974 | 70,050 | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 80,752 | +15.3% |
| 1976 | 85,974 | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 97,119 | +13.0% |
| 1978 | 106,026 | +9.2% |
| 1979 | 111,447 | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 130,975 | +17.5% |
| 1981 | 138,498 | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 149,532 | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 153,679 | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 163,391 | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 168,137 | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 174,752 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 187,746 | +7.4% |
| 1988 | 194,387 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 199,043 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 212,075 | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 222,225 | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 257,558 | +15.9% |
| 1993 | 245,096 | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 218,707 | -10.8% |
| 1995 | 322,999 | +47.7% |
| 1996 | 343,314 | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 408,024 | +18.8% |
| 1998 | 472,734 | +15.9% |
| 1999 | 556,322 | +17.7% |
| 2000 | 486,786 | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 518,251 | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 517,690 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 511,496 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 505,303 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 516,462 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 565,467 | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 574,003 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 636,416 | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 666,679 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 692,158 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 736,334 | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 761,366 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 853,209 | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 920,229 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 956,273 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 867,830 | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 1.02 million | +17.9% |
| 2018 | 1.04 million | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 989,847 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 1.20 million | +21.2% |
| 2021 | 1.08 million | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 1.10 million | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 1.16 million | +5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 86,017 | 65,634 | 111,447 | 8 |
| 1980s | 166,014 | 130,975 | 199,043 | 10 |
| 1990s | 325,905 | 212,075 | 556,322 | 10 |
| 2000s | 549,855 | 486,786 | 666,679 | 10 |
| 2010s | 884,129 | 692,158 | 1.04 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.13 million | 1.08 million | 1.20 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 66 Belgium 1.18 million compare
- 67 Cambodia 1.17 million compare
- 68 Sierra Leone 1.16 million compare
- 70 Guatemala 1.13 million compare
- 71 Mozambique 1.07 million compare
- 72 Azerbaijan 1.06 million compare
More education data for Malawi
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.83 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 87,834 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 594,322 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 6.48 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 566,616 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.16 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 94,991 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 16.86 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 41,351 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Malawi?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Malawi was 1.16 million in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.20 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 65,634 in 1972.
- How does Malawi rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Malawi ranks 69th out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.