Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Philippines
Philippines: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 11.87 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.87 million
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
11th
of 219 countries
All-time high
12.59 million
in 2023
All-time low
1.72 million
in 1971
Years of data
49
1971–2024
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Philippines, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Philippines stood at 11.87 million.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 64.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Philippines peaked at 12.59 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.72 million, in 1971.
Philippines ranks 11th of 219 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.72 million | — |
| 1972 | 1.80 million | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 1.88 million | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 1.96 million | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 2.11 million | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 2.29 million | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 2.51 million | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 2.70 million | +7.5% |
| 1979 | 2.82 million | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 2.92 million | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 2.93 million | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 2.94 million | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 3.09 million | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 3.20 million | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 3.32 million | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 3.21 million | -3.3% |
| 1987 | 3.42 million | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 3.49 million | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 3.74 million | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 3.96 million | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 4.03 million | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 4.21 million | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 4.42 million | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 4.59 million | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 4.77 million | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 4.81 million | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 4.89 million | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 5.02 million | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 5.12 million | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 5.39 million | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 5.82 million | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 6.07 million | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 6.31 million | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 6.35 million | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 6.30 million | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 6.37 million | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 6.51 million | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 6.77 million | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 7.22 million | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 7.32 million | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 7.40 million | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 9.01 million | +21.8% |
| 2018 | 10.56 million | +17.3% |
| 2019 | 11.35 million | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 11.70 million | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 11.57 million | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 12.58 million | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 12.59 million | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 11.87 million | -5.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 11.87 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 524,692, 22.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 11.87 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,113, 73.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.20 million | 1.72 million | 2.82 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.23 million | 2.92 million | 3.74 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.58 million | 3.96 million | 5.12 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.21 million | 5.39 million | 6.77 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.81 million | 7.22 million | 11.35 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 12.06 million | 11.57 million | 12.59 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More education data for Philippines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Philippines?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Philippines was 11.87 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 12.59 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.72 million in 1971.
- How does Philippines rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 11th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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