Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 109,221 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
109,221
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
150th
of 219 countries
All-time high
110,169
in 2023
All-time low
13,652
in 1971
Years of data
51
1971–2024
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Bahrain, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Bahrain stood at 109,221.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 22.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Bahrain peaked at 110,169 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13,652, in 1971.
Bahrain ranks 150th of 219 countries 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) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13,652 | — |
| 1972 | 14,432 | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 15,423 | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 16,832 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 18,074 | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 18,617 | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 19,554 | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 21,485 | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 22,853 | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 24,233 | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 26,528 | +9.5% |
| 1982 | 28,710 | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 33,629 | +17.1% |
| 1984 | 33,476 | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 35,901 | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 38,577 | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 39,951 | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 40,540 | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 41,038 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 40,238 | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 47,005 | +16.8% |
| 1992 | 48,600 | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 51,513 | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 54,193 | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 56,057 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 57,222 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 57,184 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 58,547 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 58,664 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 61,058 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 62,221 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 64,439 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 67,160 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 69,638 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 71,645 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 73,767 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 77,928 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 79,162 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 79,919 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 81,857 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 83,141 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 88,204 | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 89,335 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 91,751 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 94,957 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 97,053 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 98,279 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 101,251 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 110,029 | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 110,169 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 109,221 | -0.9% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 109,221 is below the median for high income countries, which is 307,015, 36% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 109,221 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 11% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17,880 | 13,652 | 22,853 | 9 |
| 1980s | 34,258 | 24,233 | 41,038 | 10 |
| 1990s | 52,922 | 40,238 | 58,664 | 10 |
| 2000s | 69,669 | 61,058 | 79,162 | 9 |
| 2010s | 90,575 | 79,919 | 101,251 | 10 |
| 2020s | 109,806 | 109,221 | 110,169 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More education data for Bahrain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Bahrain?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Bahrain was 109,221 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 110,169 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,652 in 1971.
- How does Bahrain rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Bahrain ranks 150th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release