Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 1.07 million in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique is 1.07 million, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.3% on the previous year and up 141.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 1.07 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 42,868, in 1971.
That places Mozambique 71st out of 219 countries with data for 2017, 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 (number) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 42,868 | — |
| 1972 | 46,128 | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 54,650 | +18.5% |
| 1977 | 46,656 | -14.6% |
| 1978 | 57,300 | +22.8% |
| 1979 | 78,092 | +36.3% |
| 1980 | 105,263 | +34.8% |
| 1981 | 102,745 | -2.4% |
| 1982 | 107,849 | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 121,033 | +12.2% |
| 1985 | 151,888 | +25.5% |
| 1986 | 155,353 | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 116,928 | -24.7% |
| 1990 | 160,177 | +37.0% |
| 1991 | 162,486 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 159,202 | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 163,747 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 169,520 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 185,181 | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 103,147 | -44.3% |
| 2000 | 123,810 | +20.0% |
| 2001 | 142,553 | +15.1% |
| 2002 | 180,531 | +26.6% |
| 2004 | 243,428 | +34.8% |
| 2005 | 305,877 | +25.7% |
| 2006 | 367,962 | +20.3% |
| 2007 | 443,974 | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 512,266 | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 598,424 | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 671,902 | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 716,289 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 727,895 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 839,978 | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 871,546 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 921,681 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 1.07 million | +16.3% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 1.07 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.07 million, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 1.07 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 901,617, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 54,282 | 42,868 | 78,092 | 6 |
| 1980s | 123,008 | 102,745 | 155,353 | 7 |
| 1990s | 157,637 | 103,147 | 185,181 | 7 |
| 2000s | 324,314 | 123,810 | 598,424 | 9 |
| 2010s | 831,562 | 671,902 | 1.07 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Mozambique was 1.07 million in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 1.07 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,868 in 1971.
- How does Mozambique rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 71st out of 219 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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