Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Cameroon
Cameroon: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 2.01 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.01 million
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
52nd
of 219 countries
All-time high
2.21 million
in 2016
All-time low
76,461
in 1971
Years of data
46
1971–2023
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Cameroon, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 2.01 million for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Cameroon peaked at 2.21 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 76,461, in 1971.
That places Cameroon 52nd out of 219 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 76,461 | — |
| 1972 | 87,284 | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 99,970 | +14.5% |
| 1974 | 111,038 | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 126,654 | +14.1% |
| 1976 | 143,812 | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 163,810 | +13.9% |
| 1978 | 183,179 | +11.8% |
| 1979 | 198,616 | +8.4% |
| 1980 | 212,860 | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 234,090 | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 248,786 | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 273,660 | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 296,538 | +8.4% |
| 1985 | 328,423 | +10.8% |
| 1986 | 343,720 | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 386,867 | +12.6% |
| 1988 | 416,764 | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 439,365 | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 457,161 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 500,272 | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 534,451 | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 550,480 | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 550,648 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 549,569 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 587,611 | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 642,781 | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 699,669 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 848,276 | +21.2% |
| 2002 | 759,804 | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 823,068 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 751,580 | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 784,203 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 698,444 | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 976,910 | +39.9% |
| 2008 | 1.13 million | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 1.27 million | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 1.57 million | +24.1% |
| 2012 | 1.71 million | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 1.81 million | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 2.00 million | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 2.11 million | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 2.21 million | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 1.92 million | -13.0% |
| 2022 | 1.98 million | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 2.01 million | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 132,314 | 76,461 | 198,616 | 9 |
| 1980s | 318,107 | 212,860 | 439,365 | 10 |
| 1990s | 546,622 | 457,161 | 642,781 | 8 |
| 2000s | 873,830 | 698,444 | 1.27 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.90 million | 1.57 million | 2.21 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.97 million | 1.92 million | 2.01 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More education data for Cameroon
- 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)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 121,453 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Cameroon?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Cameroon was 2.01 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 2.21 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 76,461 in 1971.
- How does Cameroon rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Cameroon ranks 52nd out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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