Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa

UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 36.30 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
36.30 million
Change on year
up 2.8%
Rank
134th
of 221 groups
All-time high
36.30 million
in 2022
All-time low
3.79 million
in 1971
Years of data
53
1970–2022

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa, 1970–2022

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa is 36.30 million, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 53 years on record.

The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa peaked at 36.30 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.79 million, in 1971.

UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 134th of 221 groups 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 UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa, 1970 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1970 3.89 million
1971 3.79 million -2.5%
1972 4.06 million +6.9%
1973 4.20 million +3.6%
1974 4.35 million +3.5%
1975 4.53 million +4.2%
1976 4.62 million +2.0%
1977 4.80 million +3.9%
1978 5.02 million +4.5%
1979 5.22 million +4.1%
1980 5.63 million +7.7%
1981 6.08 million +8.1%
1982 6.42 million +5.6%
1983 6.80 million +5.9%
1984 7.32 million +7.5%
1985 7.77 million +6.2%
1986 8.03 million +3.4%
1987 8.38 million +4.3%
1988 8.63 million +3.0%
1989 8.67 million +0.5%
1990 8.96 million +3.3%
1991 9.37 million +4.6%
1992 9.53 million +1.7%
1993 9.83 million +3.1%
1994 10.12 million +3.0%
1995 10.78 million +6.5%
1996 11.23 million +4.2%
1997 11.52 million +2.6%
1998 12.21 million +6.0%
1999 12.61 million +3.3%
2000 13.05 million +3.5%
2001 13.97 million +7.1%
2002 14.73 million +5.4%
2003 15.51 million +5.3%
2004 16.69 million +7.6%
2005 17.67 million +5.9%
2006 19.01 million +7.6%
2007 20.11 million +5.8%
2008 21.34 million +6.1%
2009 22.48 million +5.4%
2010 23.80 million +5.8%
2011 24.62 million +3.4%
2012 25.97 million +5.5%
2013 27.34 million +5.3%
2014 28.43 million +4.0%
2015 29.08 million +2.3%
2016 29.93 million +2.9%
2017 30.79 million +2.9%
2018 31.63 million +2.7%
2019 32.69 million +3.3%
2020 34.28 million +4.9%
2021 35.32 million +3.0%
2022 36.30 million +2.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.45 million 3.79 million 5.22 million 10
1980s 7.37 million 5.63 million 8.67 million 10
1990s 10.62 million 8.96 million 12.61 million 10
2000s 17.45 million 13.05 million 22.48 million 10
2010s 28.43 million 23.80 million 32.69 million 10
2020s 35.30 million 34.28 million 36.30 million 3

Countries ranked near UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa

  1. 131 Namibia 236,050 compare
  2. 132 Republic of Moldova 228,038 compare
  3. 133 Bosnia and Herzegovina 226,755 compare
  4. 134 Gabon 215,825 compare
  5. 135 Albania 208,738 compare
  6. 136 Jamaica 177,095 compare
  7. 137 Botswana 175,513 compare

See the full ranking of 440 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa?
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa was 36.30 million in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 36.30 million in 2022.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 3.79 million in 1971.
How does UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 134th out of 221 groups with data for 2022.
Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa 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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Indicator
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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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.