Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Paraguay
Paraguay: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 570,654 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
570,654
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
101st
of 219 countries
All-time high
649,961
in 2012
All-time low
55,777
in 1970
Years of data
49
1970–2024
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay stood at 570,654.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay peaked at 649,961 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 55,777, in 1970.
Paraguay ranks 101st of 219 countries on this measure, 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 55,777 | — |
| 1971 | 58,130 | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 62,552 | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 66,746 | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 71,600 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 75,424 | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 81,915 | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 92,437 | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 101,126 | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 110,095 | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 118,828 | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 126,498 | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 137,146 | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 143,786 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 150,566 | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 150,736 | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 150,207 | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 149,676 | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 152,727 | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 155,434 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 163,734 | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 169,167 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 192,775 | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 214,272 | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 240,906 | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 267,485 | +11.0% |
| 1996 | 293,651 | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 327,775 | +11.6% |
| 1998 | 367,567 | +12.1% |
| 1999 | 425,214 | +15.7% |
| 2000 | 459,260 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 497,935 | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 519,930 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 510,881 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 526,001 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 529,309 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 529,329 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 532,103 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 543,056 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 549,482 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 560,275 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 579,734 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 649,961 | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 597,472 | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 601,895 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 597,679 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 584,240 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 569,965 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 570,654 | +0.1% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 570,654 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 524,692, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 570,654 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 177,095, 3.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 77,580 | 55,777 | 110,095 | 10 |
| 1980s | 143,560 | 118,828 | 155,434 | 10 |
| 1990s | 266,255 | 163,734 | 425,214 | 10 |
| 2000s | 519,729 | 459,260 | 549,482 | 10 |
| 2010s | 596,860 | 560,275 | 649,961 | 4 |
| 2020s | 584,887 | 569,965 | 601,895 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 98 Papua New Guinea 655,030 compare
- 99 Switzerland 636,381 compare
- 100 Burundi 590,027 compare
- 102 New Zealand 562,417 compare
- 103 Honduras 552,199 compare
- 104 Finland 543,350 compare
More education data for Paraguay
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,286 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,773 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 109,864 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 106,763 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 570,654 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 710,209 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4674 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1025 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay was 570,654 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 649,961 in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,777 in 1970.
- How does Paraguay rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 101st out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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