Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 5.03 million in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia is 5.03 million, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 102.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 5.03 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 135,179, in 1971.
That places Ethiopia 24th out of 219 countries with data for 2015, 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 135,179 | — |
| 1972 | 149,303 | +10.4% |
| 1973 | 169,635 | +13.6% |
| 1974 | 191,704 | +13.0% |
| 1984 | 583,783 | +204.5% |
| 1986 | 666,169 | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 752,346 | +12.9% |
| 1988 | 852,250 | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 882,119 | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 866,016 | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 782,412 | -9.7% |
| 1993 | 720,825 | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 723,009 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 756,249 | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 819,242 | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 1.06 million | +29.4% |
| 2000 | 1.19 million | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 1.50 million | +25.2% |
| 2002 | 1.73 million | +16.0% |
| 2003 | 1.86 million | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 2.14 million | +15.2% |
| 2005 | 2.49 million | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 2.99 million | +20.3% |
| 2007 | 3.43 million | +14.6% |
| 2008 | 3.70 million | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 3.88 million | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 4.21 million | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 4.54 million | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 4.93 million | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 5.03 million | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 161,455 | 135,179 | 191,704 | 4 |
| 1980s | 747,333 | 583,783 | 882,119 | 5 |
| 1990s | 818,215 | 720,825 | 1.06 million | 7 |
| 2000s | 2.49 million | 1.19 million | 3.88 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.68 million | 4.21 million | 5.03 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.59 million (2015)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 7.33 % change on previous year (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.48 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 10.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 587,015 (2014)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 9.64 % change on previous year (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 151,765 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 186,951 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 173,906 (2014)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 14.17 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Ethiopia was 5.03 million in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.03 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 135,179 in 1971.
- How does Ethiopia rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 24th out of 219 countries with data for 2015.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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