Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Gabon
Gabon: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 215,825 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Gabon, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Gabon is 215,825, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Gabon peaked at 215,825 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 9,983, in 1971.
That places Gabon 134th out of 219 countries with data for 2019, 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9,983 | — |
| 1972 | 11,461 | +14.8% |
| 1973 | 14,459 | +26.2% |
| 1974 | 17,544 | +21.3% |
| 1975 | 20,999 | +19.7% |
| 1976 | 22,542 | +7.3% |
| 1977 | 23,460 | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 26,342 | +12.3% |
| 1979 | 26,103 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 26,750 | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 29,406 | +9.9% |
| 1982 | 30,222 | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 32,692 | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 36,160 | +10.6% |
| 1985 | 39,334 | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 44,124 | +12.2% |
| 1987 | 44,966 | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 48,274 | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 47,828 | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 59,442 | +24.3% |
| 1995 | 65,718 | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 80,552 | +22.6% |
| 1997 | 84,155 | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 86,543 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 100,718 | +16.4% |
| 2002 | 105,191 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 215,825 | +105.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,210 | 9,983 | 26,342 | 9 |
| 1980s | 37,976 | 26,750 | 48,274 | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,282 | 59,442 | 86,543 | 5 |
| 2000s | 102,954 | 100,718 | 105,191 | 2 |
| 2010s | 215,825 | 215,825 | 215,825 | 1 |
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More education data for Gabon
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.95 % change on previous year (1990)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,288 (2019)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,647 (2019)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 3,662 (2003)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 0 % change on previous year (1990)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 6,414 (2003)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 2.81 % change on previous year (1990)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Gabon?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Gabon was 215,825 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 215,825 in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,983 in 1971.
- How does Gabon rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Gabon ranks 134th out of 219 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this Gabon 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