Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines
Philippines: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 11.87 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Philippines recorded 11.87 million for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 64.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines peaked at 12.59 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.72 million, in 1971.
Philippines ranks 11th of 219 countries on this measure, 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.72 million | — |
| 1972 | 1.80 million | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 1.88 million | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 1.96 million | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 2.11 million | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 2.29 million | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 2.51 million | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 2.70 million | +7.5% |
| 1979 | 2.82 million | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 2.92 million | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 2.93 million | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 2.94 million | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 3.09 million | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 3.20 million | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 3.32 million | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 3.21 million | -3.3% |
| 1987 | 3.42 million | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 3.49 million | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 3.74 million | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 3.96 million | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 4.03 million | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 4.21 million | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 4.42 million | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 4.59 million | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 4.77 million | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 4.81 million | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 4.89 million | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 5.02 million | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 5.12 million | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 5.25 million | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 5.39 million | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 5.82 million | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 6.07 million | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 6.31 million | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 6.35 million | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 6.30 million | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 6.37 million | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 6.51 million | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 6.77 million | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 7.22 million | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 7.32 million | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 7.40 million | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 9.01 million | +21.8% |
| 2018 | 10.56 million | +17.3% |
| 2019 | 11.35 million | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 11.70 million | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 11.57 million | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 12.58 million | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 12.59 million | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 11.87 million | -5.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 11.87 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 524,692, 22.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 11.87 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,113, 73.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.20 million | 1.72 million | 2.82 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.23 million | 2.92 million | 3.74 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.58 million | 3.96 million | 5.12 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.11 million | 5.25 million | 6.77 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.81 million | 7.22 million | 11.35 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 12.06 million | 11.57 million | 12.59 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More education data for Philippines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines was 11.87 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 12.59 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.72 million in 1971.
- How does Philippines rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Philippines ranks 11th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.