Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 137,844 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Central African Republic, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 137,844 for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in 2017. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.9% on the previous year and up 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Central African Republic peaked at 137,844 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 11,279, in 1971.
That places Central African Republic 145th out of 219 countries with data for 2017, 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 Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11,279 | — |
| 1972 | 14,110 | +25.1% |
| 1973 | 16,347 | +15.9% |
| 1974 | 18,291 | +11.9% |
| 1975 | 20,019 | +9.4% |
| 1976 | 23,011 | +14.9% |
| 1977 | 24,844 | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 30,554 | +23.0% |
| 1979 | 32,514 | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 38,500 | +18.4% |
| 1981 | 45,211 | +17.4% |
| 1982 | 54,400 | +20.3% |
| 1983 | 55,368 | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 58,104 | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 59,273 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 50,690 | -14.5% |
| 1988 | 46,258 | -8.7% |
| 1989 | 45,340 | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 49,147 | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 50,930 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 43,740 | -14.1% |
| 2001 | 70,162 | +60.4% |
| 2002 | 71,893 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 93,341 | +29.8% |
| 2011 | 126,017 | +35.0% |
| 2012 | 125,907 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 118,883 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 137,844 | +15.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,219 | 11,279 | 32,514 | 9 |
| 1980s | 50,349 | 38,500 | 59,273 | 9 |
| 1990s | 47,939 | 43,740 | 50,930 | 3 |
| 2000s | 78,465 | 70,162 | 93,341 | 3 |
| 2010s | 127,163 | 118,883 | 137,844 | 4 |
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More education data for Central African Republic
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,337 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 137,844 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 813,767 (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.15 % change on previous year (2012)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1726 units per person (2016)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 813,767 (2016)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.15 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Central African Republic?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Central African Republic was 137,844 in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 137,844 in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,279 in 1971.
- How does Central African Republic rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Central African Republic ranks 145th out of 219 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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