Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nepal
Nepal: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 3.67 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.67 million
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
32nd
of 219 countries
All-time high
3.70 million
in 2023
All-time low
222,867
in 1972
Years of data
49
1972–2024
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nepal, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 3.67 million for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nepal peaked at 3.70 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 222,867, in 1972.
Nepal ranks 32nd of 219 countries on this measure, 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 in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 222,867 | — |
| 1973 | 250,868 | +12.6% |
| 1974 | 258,365 | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 281,816 | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 262,748 | -6.8% |
| 1977 | 308,797 | +17.5% |
| 1978 | 370,231 | +19.9% |
| 1979 | 449,038 | +21.3% |
| 1980 | 512,434 | +14.1% |
| 1981 | 313,895 | -38.7% |
| 1982 | 370,082 | +17.9% |
| 1983 | 418,085 | +13.0% |
| 1984 | 455,401 | +8.9% |
| 1985 | 496,921 | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 540,049 | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 579,517 | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 612,943 | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 664,016 | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 708,663 | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 773,808 | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 855,137 | +10.5% |
| 1993 | 910,114 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 944,509 | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 1.02 million | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 1.12 million | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 1.27 million | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 1.35 million | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 1.50 million | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 1.69 million | +12.6% |
| 2003 | 1.82 million | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 2.05 million | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 1.98 million | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 2.00 million | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 2.31 million | +15.3% |
| 2009 | 2.38 million | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 2.69 million | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 2.85 million | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 3.04 million | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 3.11 million | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 3.16 million | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 3.18 million | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 3.28 million | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 3.43 million | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 3.46 million | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 3.63 million | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 3.54 million | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 3.51 million | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 3.70 million | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 3.67 million | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 300,591 | 222,867 | 449,038 | 8 |
| 1980s | 496,334 | 313,895 | 664,016 | 10 |
| 1990s | 949,434 | 708,663 | 1.27 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.90 million | 1.35 million | 2.38 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.13 million | 2.69 million | 3.46 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 3.61 million | 3.51 million | 3.70 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More education data for Nepal
- 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)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 157,456 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 2 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nepal?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nepal was 3.67 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.70 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 222,867 in 1972.
- How does Nepal rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Nepal ranks 32nd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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