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

Latest (2024)
11.87 million
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
11th
of 219 countries
All-time high
12.59 million
in 2023
All-time low
1.72 million
in 1971
Years of data
50
1971–2024

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines, 1971–2024

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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

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines, 1971 to 2024.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 8 Bangladesh 15.07 million compare
  2. 9 Mexico 13.99 million compare
  3. 10 Türkiye 12.31 million compare
  4. 12 Egypt 11.56 million compare
  5. 13 Russian Federation 10.80 million compare
  6. 14 Viet Nam 9.61 million compare

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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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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.