Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 55,176 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau is 55,176, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 114.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 55,176 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2,153, in 1976.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 165th of 219 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,215 | — |
| 1972 | 4,023 | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 2,153 | -46.5% |
| 1977 | 3,177 | +47.6% |
| 1978 | 3,731 | +17.4% |
| 1979 | 4,290 | +15.0% |
| 1980 | 4,256 | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 4,757 | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 6,294 | +32.3% |
| 1983 | 8,432 | +34.0% |
| 1984 | 9,634 | +14.3% |
| 1985 | 9,384 | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 6,450 | -31.3% |
| 1988 | 5,468 | -15.2% |
| 1989 | 6,330 | +15.8% |
| 2000 | 25,780 | +307.3% |
| 2005 | 50,507 | +95.9% |
| 2006 | 55,176 | +9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,598 | 2,153 | 4,290 | 6 |
| 1980s | 6,778 | 4,256 | 9,634 | 9 |
| 2000s | 43,821 | 25,780 | 55,176 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 162 Cyprus 61,230 compare
- 163 Montenegro 56,561
- 164 Cape Verde 55,831 compare
- 166 Luxembourg 53,672 compare
- 167 Guadeloupe 50,899 compare
- 168 Martinique 47,706 compare
More education data for Guinea-Bissau
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,590 (2010)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55,176 (2006)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 278,890 (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1781 units per person (2010)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 278,890 (2010)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 6.65 % change on previous year (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Guinea-Bissau was 55,176 in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 55,176 in 2006.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,153 in 1976.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 165th out of 219 countries with data for 2006.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release