Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 25,875 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe is 25,875, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 11.4% on the previous year and up 187.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 25,875 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,669, in 1971.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 178th out of 219 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,669 | — |
| 1972 | 1,901 | +13.9% |
| 1976 | 4,010 | +110.9% |
| 1977 | 3,829 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 3,815 | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 4,878 | +27.9% |
| 1983 | 6,303 | +29.2% |
| 1984 | 6,605 | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 5,255 | -20.4% |
| 1988 | 6,452 | +22.8% |
| 2003 | 6,753 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 7,423 | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 8,091 | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 8,997 | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 8,518 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 9,726 | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 10,097 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 11,884 | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 14,061 | +18.3% |
| 2013 | 16,118 | +14.6% |
| 2014 | 19,386 | +20.3% |
| 2015 | 22,123 | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 23,232 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 25,875 | +11.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,852 | 1,669 | 4,010 | 4 |
| 1980s | 5,551 | 3,815 | 6,605 | 6 |
| 2000s | 8,251 | 6,753 | 9,726 | 6 |
| 2010s | 17,847 | 10,097 | 25,875 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 175 Macau, China 31,617 compare
- 176 Bahamas 26,561 compare
- 177 Samoa 25,964 compare
- 179 New Caledonia 25,560 compare
- 180 Equatorial Guinea 25,544 compare
- 181 French Polynesia 22,366 compare
More education data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 936 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,544 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,458 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,769 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,875 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,172 (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1796 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe was 25,875 in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 25,875 in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,669 in 1971.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 178th out of 219 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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