Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Djibouti
Djibouti: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 69,362 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
69,362
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
157th
of 219 countries
All-time high
70,903
in 2022
All-time low
1,385
in 1971
Years of data
48
1971–2023
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Djibouti, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Djibouti is 69,362, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Djibouti peaked at 70,903 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,385, in 1971.
Djibouti ranks 157th of 219 countries on this measure, 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 Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,385 | — |
| 1972 | 1,841 | +32.9% |
| 1973 | 1,674 | -9.1% |
| 1974 | 1,920 | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 2,158 | +12.4% |
| 1976 | 1,994 | -7.6% |
| 1979 | 3,774 | +89.3% |
| 1980 | 4,472 | +18.5% |
| 1981 | 5,133 | +14.8% |
| 1982 | 5,543 | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 5,932 | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 6,331 | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 6,617 | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 7,041 | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 8,003 | +13.7% |
| 1988 | 8,136 | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 8,902 | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 9,152 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 9,513 | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 10,026 | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 9,740 | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 10,384 | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 11,384 | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 11,860 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 13,311 | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 15,511 | +16.5% |
| 2000 | 15,812 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 18,808 | +18.9% |
| 2002 | 20,516 | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 26,549 | +29.4% |
| 2005 | 30,142 | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 30,265 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 34,972 | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 41,159 | +17.7% |
| 2009 | 44,481 | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 50,965 | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 55,082 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 57,155 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 58,553 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 59,483 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 61,284 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 60,772 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 65,144 | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 65,499 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 67,970 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 68,734 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 70,903 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 69,362 | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,107 | 1,385 | 3,774 | 7 |
| 1980s | 6,611 | 4,472 | 8,902 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,209 | 9,152 | 15,511 | 9 |
| 2000s | 29,189 | 15,812 | 44,481 | 9 |
| 2010s | 59,326 | 50,965 | 65,499 | 9 |
| 2020s | 69,242 | 67,970 | 70,903 | 4 |
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More education data for Djibouti
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3,395 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,362 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,705 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.13 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0605 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 69,705 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -3.13 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Djibouti?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Djibouti was 69,362 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 70,903 in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,385 in 1971.
- How does Djibouti rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Djibouti ranks 157th out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti 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