Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Late-demographic Dividend

WB: Late-demographic Dividend: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 177.18 million in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
177.18 million
Change on year
up 1.5%
Rank
25th
of 221 groups
All-time high
182.73 million
in 2005
All-time low
68.14 million
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Late-demographic Dividend, 1970–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Late-demographic Dividend stood at 177.18 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Late-demographic Dividend peaked at 182.73 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, 68.14 million, in 1970.

WB: Late-demographic Dividend ranks 25th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Late-demographic Dividend, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Late-demographic Dividend, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 68.14 million
1971 71.16 million +4.4%
1972 77.51 million +8.9%
1973 83.53 million +7.8%
1974 84.84 million +1.6%
1975 88.22 million +4.0%
1976 97.70 million +10.7%
1977 113.25 million +15.9%
1978 123.90 million +9.4%
1979 135.14 million +9.1%
1980 129.66 million -4.1%
1981 122.94 million -5.2%
1982 119.81 million -2.5%
1983 119.20 million -0.5%
1984 117.50 million -1.4%
1985 107.62 million -8.4%
1986 120.18 million +11.7%
1987 124.14 million +3.3%
1988 125.31 million +0.9%
1989 124.42 million -0.7%
1990 124.03 million -0.3%
1991 123.53 million -0.4%
1992 125.57 million +1.7%
1993 127.66 million +1.7%
1994 129.51 million +1.4%
1995 134.18 million +3.6%
1996 140.63 million +4.8%
1997 146.72 million +4.3%
1998 153.14 million +4.4%
1999 158.81 million +3.7%
2000 163.81 million +3.1%
2001 168.83 million +3.1%
2002 176.59 million +4.6%
2003 179.18 million +1.5%
2004 182.41 million +1.8%
2005 182.73 million +0.2%
2006 180.75 million -1.1%
2007 181.05 million +0.2%
2008 179.85 million -0.7%
2009 178.05 million -1.0%
2010 176.10 million -1.1%
2011 173.63 million -1.4%
2012 170.07 million -2.0%
2013 170.81 million +0.4%
2014 166.17 million -2.7%
2015 162.90 million -2.0%
2016 160.61 million -1.4%
2017 159.83 million -0.5%
2018 160.96 million +0.7%
2019 162.47 million +0.9%
2020 165.29 million +1.7%
2021 168.56 million +2.0%
2022 171.70 million +1.9%
2023 174.55 million +1.7%
2024 177.18 million +1.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 94.34 million 68.14 million 135.14 million 10
1980s 121.08 million 107.62 million 129.66 million 10
1990s 136.38 million 123.53 million 158.81 million 10
2000s 177.33 million 163.81 million 182.73 million 10
2010s 166.36 million 159.83 million 176.10 million 10
2020s 171.46 million 165.29 million 177.18 million 5

Countries ranked near WB: Late-demographic Dividend

  1. 22 Algeria 6.07 million compare
  2. 23 South Africa 5.50 million compare
  3. 24 Ethiopia 5.03 million compare
  4. 25 Colombia 4.85 million compare
  5. 26 Italy 4.61 million compare
  6. 27 Argentina 4.56 million compare
  7. 28 Uzbekistan 4.36 million 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 WB: Late-demographic Dividend?
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Late-demographic Dividend was 177.18 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in WB: Late-demographic Dividend?
The highest recorded value was 182.73 million in 2005.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in WB: Late-demographic Dividend?
The lowest recorded value was 68.14 million in 1970.
How does WB: Late-demographic Dividend rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
WB: Late-demographic Dividend ranks 25th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in WB: Late-demographic Dividend?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this WB: Late-demographic Dividend 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.