Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Philippines
Philippines: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes 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 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% |
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
- 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 527,504 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 1 years (2025)
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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release