Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Botswana
Botswana: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 175,513 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
175,513
World rank
137th
of 219 countries
All-time high
178,314
in 2007
All-time low
5,197
in 1970
Years of data
37
1970–2021
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Botswana, 1970–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Botswana is 175,513, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Botswana peaked at 178,314 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5,197, in 1970.
That places Botswana 137th out of 219 countries with data for 2021, 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 (number) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,197 | — |
| 1971 | 6,210 | +19.5% |
| 1972 | 7,195 | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 10,629 | +47.7% |
| 1974 | 12,245 | +15.2% |
| 1975 | 14,286 | +16.7% |
| 1976 | 16,275 | +13.9% |
| 1977 | 17,896 | +10.0% |
| 1978 | 18,977 | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 19,538 | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 20,969 | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 22,962 | +9.5% |
| 1983 | 25,010 | +8.9% |
| 1984 | 30,902 | +23.6% |
| 1985 | 36,144 | +17.0% |
| 1986 | 39,713 | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 42,952 | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 44,194 | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 53,849 | +21.8% |
| 1990 | 61,767 | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 77,998 | +26.3% |
| 1992 | 80,358 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 90,658 | +12.8% |
| 1994 | 91,862 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 111,134 | +21.0% |
| 1998 | 153,442 | +38.1% |
| 1999 | 157,804 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 163,001 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 163,354 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 166,089 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 167,919 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 171,488 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 173,027 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 176,902 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 178,314 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 168,220 | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 175,513 | +4.3% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 175,513 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 524,692, 33% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 175,513 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 901,617, 19% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,845 | 5,197 | 19,538 | 10 |
| 1980s | 35,188 | 20,969 | 53,849 | 9 |
| 1990s | 103,128 | 61,767 | 157,804 | 8 |
| 2000s | 169,813 | 163,001 | 178,314 | 9 |
| 2020s | 175,513 | 175,513 | 175,513 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More education data for Botswana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,284 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,590 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,760 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,779 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 175,513 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 381,674 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1564 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Botswana?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Botswana was 175,513 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 178,314 in 2007.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,197 in 1970.
- How does Botswana rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Botswana ranks 137th out of 219 countries with data for 2021.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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