Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Morocco
Morocco: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 3.57 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.57 million
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
33rd
of 219 countries
All-time high
3.57 million
in 2024
All-time low
298,880
in 1971
Years of data
50
1971–2024
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Morocco, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Morocco recorded 3.57 million for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Morocco peaked at 3.57 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 298,880, in 1971.
That places Morocco 33rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024, 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 (number) in Morocco, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 298,880 | — |
| 1972 | 313,424 | +4.9% |
| 1973 | 335,190 | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 361,725 | +7.9% |
| 1975 | 403,673 | +11.6% |
| 1976 | 486,173 | +20.4% |
| 1977 | 529,027 | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 589,610 | +11.5% |
| 1979 | 662,034 | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 726,595 | +9.8% |
| 1981 | 797,110 | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 888,123 | +11.4% |
| 1983 | 968,327 | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 1.05 million | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 1.13 million | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 1.25 million | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 1.33 million | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 1.42 million | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 1.42 million | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 1.45 million | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 1.19 million | -17.6% |
| 1992 | 1.24 million | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 1.27 million | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 1.34 million | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 1.38 million | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 1.41 million | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 1.44 million | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 1.44 million | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 1.47 million | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 1.54 million | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 1.61 million | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 1.69 million | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 1.76 million | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 1.88 million | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 1.95 million | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 2.06 million | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 2.17 million | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 2.24 million | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 2.33 million | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 2.39 million | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 2.48 million | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 2.55 million | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 2.85 million | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 2.87 million | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 2.92 million | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 2.98 million | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 3.05 million | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 3.24 million | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 3.43 million | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 3.57 million | +4.0% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 3.57 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 929,099, 3.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 3.57 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 3.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 442,193 | 298,880 | 662,034 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.10 million | 726,595 | 1.42 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.36 million | 1.19 million | 1.47 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.92 million | 1.54 million | 2.33 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.68 million | 2.39 million | 2.92 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 3.26 million | 2.98 million | 3.57 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
More education data for Morocco
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 183,432 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 266,273 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 460,392 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 452,625 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.121 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Morocco?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Morocco was 3.57 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 3.57 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 298,880 in 1971.
- How does Morocco rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Morocco ranks 33rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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