Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in India
India: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 133.16 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
133.16 million
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
1st
of 219 countries
All-time high
139.10 million
in 2022
All-time low
21.14 million
in 1971
Years of data
48
1971–2025
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in India, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in India is 133.16 million, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in India peaked at 139.10 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21.14 million, in 1971.
That places India 1st out of 219 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 21.14 million | — |
| 1972 | 21.96 million | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 22.82 million | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 24.50 million | +7.3% |
| 1976 | 25.20 million | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 26.27 million | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 27.18 million | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 30.59 million | +12.6% |
| 1981 | 32.75 million | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 35.02 million | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 37.92 million | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 40.27 million | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 44.48 million | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 44.87 million | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 45.88 million | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 47.02 million | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 62.25 million | +32.4% |
| 1994 | 64.12 million | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 65.21 million | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 66.63 million | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 68.87 million | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 67.09 million | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 71.03 million | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 72.39 million | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 76.22 million | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 81.05 million | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 84.57 million | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 89.46 million | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 91.53 million | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 96.05 million | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 101.78 million | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 101.11 million | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 107.69 million | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 113.73 million | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 119.15 million | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 119.40 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 129.44 million | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 129.54 million | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 132.16 million | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 129.83 million | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 131.76 million | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 130.93 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 133.96 million | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 138.51 million | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 139.10 million | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 134.34 million | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 131.51 million | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 133.16 million | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.15 million | 21.14 million | 27.18 million | 7 |
| 1980s | 39.87 million | 30.59 million | 47.02 million | 9 |
| 1990s | 65.69 million | 62.25 million | 68.87 million | 6 |
| 2000s | 86.52 million | 71.03 million | 101.78 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 124.36 million | 107.69 million | 132.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.10 million | 131.51 million | 139.10 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 0.732 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.04 million (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.15 million (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 21.75 million (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 22.14 million (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -0.0911 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 India?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in India was 133.16 million in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 139.10 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.14 million in 1971.
- How does India rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- India ranks 1st out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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