Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Qatar
Qatar: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 151,038 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Qatar, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Qatar stood at 151,038. That is the highest value across all 53 years on record.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 73.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Qatar peaked at 151,038 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,095, in 1971.
Qatar ranks 142nd 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,095 | — |
| 1972 | 4,983 | +21.7% |
| 1973 | 6,091 | +22.2% |
| 1974 | 6,954 | +14.2% |
| 1975 | 7,811 | +12.3% |
| 1976 | 10,109 | +29.4% |
| 1977 | 10,347 | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 11,469 | +10.8% |
| 1979 | 12,911 | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 14,360 | +11.2% |
| 1981 | 15,901 | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 17,158 | +7.9% |
| 1983 | 18,864 | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 19,607 | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 20,979 | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 22,574 | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 22,444 | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 24,712 | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 26,659 | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 28,685 | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 30,031 | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 31,120 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 35,013 | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 36,292 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 37,635 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 38,594 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 42,438 | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 44,403 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 47,413 | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 46,931 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 49,042 | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 51,888 | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 53,953 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 55,705 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 58,787 | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 61,110 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 66,084 | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 66,584 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 68,924 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 72,754 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 76,841 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 79,006 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 87,128 | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 93,608 | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 97,650 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 102,723 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 107,232 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 115,275 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 120,492 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 127,138 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 132,684 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 142,105 | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 151,038 | +6.3% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 151,038 is below the median for high income countries, which is 307,015, 49% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 151,038 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 15% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Qatar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +29.4% | 7,811 | 10,109 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,308 | 4,095 | 12,911 | 9 |
| 1980s | 20,326 | 14,360 | 26,659 | 10 |
| 1990s | 36,023 | 28,685 | 44,403 | 9 |
| 2000s | 55,750 | 46,931 | 66,584 | 10 |
| 2010s | 90,114 | 68,924 | 115,275 | 10 |
| 2020s | 134,691 | 120,492 | 151,038 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 139 Singapore 163,746 compare
- 140 East Timor 162,113 compare
- 141 Slovenia 160,956 compare
- 143 North Macedonia 150,231 compare
- 144 Haiti 143,758 compare
- 145 Central African Republic 137,844 compare
More education data for Qatar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0631 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Qatar?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Qatar was 151,038 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 151,038 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,095 in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Qatar ranks 142nd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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