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

Latest (2017)
137,844
Change on year
up 15.9%
World rank
145th
of 219 countries
All-time high
137,844
in 2017
All-time low
11,279
in 1971
Years of data
28
1971–2017

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Central African Republic, 1971–2017

050.0k100.0k150.0k1971199420171971: 11.3k1972: 14.1k1973: 16.3k1974: 18.3k1975: 20.0k1976: 23.0k1977: 24.8k1978: 30.6k1979: 32.5k1980: 38.5k1981: 45.2k1982: 54.4k1983: 55.4k1985: 58.1k1986: 59.3k1987: 50.7k1988: 46.3k1989: 45.3k1990: 49.1k1991: 50.9k1992: 43.7k2001: 70.2k2002: 71.9k2009: 93.3k2011: 126.0k2012: 125.9k2016: 118.9k2017: 137.8k

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

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Central African Republic, 1971 to 2017.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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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Indicator
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
440 places, 19,778 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release