Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 463,660 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
463,660
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
113th
of 219 countries
All-time high
470,520
in 2007
All-time low
51,383
in 1970
Years of data
38
1970–2023
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nicaragua, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nicaragua stood at 463,660.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nicaragua peaked at 470,520 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 51,383, in 1970.
That places Nicaragua 113th out of 219 countries with data for 2023, 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 in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 51,383 | — |
| 1971 | 54,690 | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 61,084 | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 63,177 | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 71,044 | +12.5% |
| 1975 | 80,202 | +12.9% |
| 1976 | 89,823 | +12.0% |
| 1977 | 105,429 | +17.4% |
| 1978 | 98,874 | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 110,726 | +12.0% |
| 1980 | 139,743 | +26.2% |
| 1982 | 136,629 | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 157,076 | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 143,162 | -8.9% |
| 1985 | 128,499 | -10.2% |
| 1986 | 137,333 | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 154,190 | +12.3% |
| 1988 | 159,015 | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 161,212 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 184,101 | +14.2% |
| 1991 | 221,237 | +20.2% |
| 1992 | 228,360 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 238,399 | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 249,091 | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 265,515 | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 287,217 | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 321,493 | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 333,210 | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 353,724 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 382,951 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 416,405 | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 437,853 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 448,258 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 470,520 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 462,198 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 465,201 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 437,761 | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 463,660 | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 78,643 | 51,383 | 110,726 | 10 |
| 1980s | 146,318 | 128,499 | 161,212 | 9 |
| 1990s | 249,427 | 184,101 | 321,493 | 8 |
| 2000s | 413,140 | 333,210 | 470,520 | 8 |
| 2010s | 465,201 | 465,201 | 465,201 | 1 |
| 2020s | 450,710 | 437,761 | 463,660 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More education data for Nicaragua
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 85,306 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 132,281 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.129 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nicaragua?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Nicaragua was 463,660 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 470,520 in 2007.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 51,383 in 1970.
- How does Nicaragua rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Nicaragua ranks 113th out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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