Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Benin
Benin: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 929,099 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Benin, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Benin is 929,099, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 28.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Benin peaked at 992,999 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 17,889, in 1971.
That places Benin 80th out of 219 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 17,889 | — |
| 1972 | 22,132 | +23.7% |
| 1973 | 27,992 | +26.5% |
| 1974 | 33,397 | +19.3% |
| 1975 | 40,088 | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 43,123 | +7.6% |
| 1977 | 47,370 | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 53,519 | +13.0% |
| 1979 | 59,461 | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 69,982 | +17.7% |
| 1981 | 89,969 | +28.6% |
| 1982 | 106,908 | +18.8% |
| 1983 | 126,485 | +18.3% |
| 1984 | 123,884 | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 120,582 | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 107,172 | -11.1% |
| 1987 | 102,171 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 213,474 | +108.9% |
| 2000 | 229,228 | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 256,744 | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 287,292 | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 312,427 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 344,890 | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 723,727 | +109.8% |
| 2013 | 868,990 | +20.1% |
| 2014 | 896,763 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 963,787 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 992,999 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 886,445 | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 918,285 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 929,099 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38,330 | 17,889 | 59,461 | 9 |
| 1980s | 105,894 | 69,982 | 126,485 | 8 |
| 1990s | 213,474 | 213,474 | 213,474 | 1 |
| 2000s | 286,116 | 229,228 | 344,890 | 5 |
| 2010s | 889,253 | 723,727 | 992,999 | 5 |
| 2020s | 911,276 | 886,445 | 929,099 | 3 |
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More education data for Benin
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 6.82 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 17,708 (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 42,034 (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 46,977 (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 10.35 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 81,696 (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 4.89 % change on previous year (2022)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Benin?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Benin was 929,099 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 992,999 in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,889 in 1971.
- How does Benin rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 80th out of 219 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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