Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda
Rwanda: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 901,617 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda stood at 901,617. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 901,617 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13,752, in 1971.
That places Rwanda 84th out of 219 countries with data for 2024, 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13,752 | — |
| 1976 | 19,936 | +45.0% |
| 1977 | 21,890 | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 23,903 | +9.2% |
| 1979 | 25,601 | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 72,216 | +182.1% |
| 1981 | 110,314 | +52.8% |
| 1982 | 118,877 | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 132,998 | +11.9% |
| 1984 | 140,478 | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 156,347 | +11.3% |
| 1986 | 162,031 | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 169,355 | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 176,217 | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 193,154 | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 195,709 | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 200,628 | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 171,866 | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 105,292 | -38.7% |
| 2000 | 129,620 | +23.1% |
| 2001 | 141,163 | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 157,289 | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 179,153 | +13.9% |
| 2004 | 203,551 | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 218,517 | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 239,629 | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 266,518 | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 288,036 | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 346,518 | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 425,587 | +22.8% |
| 2011 | 486,442 | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 534,712 | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 556,952 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 587,069 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 567,838 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 572,324 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 610,972 | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 658,285 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 732,104 | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 782,846 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 800,456 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 819,262 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 901,617 | +10.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,016 | 13,752 | 25,601 | 5 |
| 1980s | 143,199 | 72,216 | 193,154 | 10 |
| 1990s | 168,374 | 105,292 | 200,628 | 4 |
| 2000s | 216,999 | 129,620 | 346,518 | 10 |
| 2010s | 573,228 | 425,587 | 732,104 | 10 |
| 2020s | 826,045 | 782,846 | 901,617 | 4 |
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More education data for Rwanda
- 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 68,326 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 59.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 37.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda was 901,617 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 901,617 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,752 in 1971.
- How does Rwanda rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 84th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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