Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Djibouti
Djibouti: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 69,362 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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 (number) 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% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 69,362 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 929,099, 7% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 69,362 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 7% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Djibouti changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +89.3% | 1,994 | 3,774 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More education data for Djibouti
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3,554 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,279 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3,772 (2023)
- 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)
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