Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Botswana
Botswana: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 175,513 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
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 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% |
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 |
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- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
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- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
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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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release