Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Senegal
Senegal: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 1.28 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.28 million
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
64th
of 219 countries
All-time high
1.29 million
in 2022
All-time low
59,401
in 1971
Years of data
38
1971–2023
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Senegal, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Senegal is 1.28 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Senegal peaked at 1.29 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 59,401, in 1971.
That places Senegal 64th out of 219 countries with data for 2023, 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 (number) in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 59,401 | — |
| 1972 | 65,573 | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 85,974 | +31.1% |
| 1979 | 83,711 | -2.6% |
| 1980 | 87,755 | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 95,604 | +8.9% |
| 1982 | 103,821 | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 109,937 | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 113,561 | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 121,496 | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 130,338 | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 137,353 | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 146,310 | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 162,341 | +11.0% |
| 1990 | 173,044 | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 191,431 | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 208,786 | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 211,558 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 216,066 | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 234,189 | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 249,547 | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 260,738 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 289,263 | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 360,016 | +24.5% |
| 2005 | 405,899 | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 447,425 | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 582,101 | +30.1% |
| 2010 | 725,208 | +24.6% |
| 2011 | 848,030 | +16.9% |
| 2012 | 945,792 | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 1.03 million | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 1.09 million | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 1.14 million | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 1.15 million | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 1.20 million | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 1.24 million | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 1.29 million | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 1.28 million | -0.2% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 1.28 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 929,099, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 1.28 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 901,617, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 73,665 | 59,401 | 85,974 | 4 |
| 1980s | 120,852 | 87,755 | 162,341 | 10 |
| 1990s | 205,846 | 173,044 | 234,189 | 6 |
| 2000s | 370,713 | 249,547 | 582,101 | 7 |
| 2010s | 989,313 | 725,208 | 1.15 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.25 million | 1.20 million | 1.29 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More education data for Senegal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 55,703 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 64,252 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 162,919 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 181,550 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.28 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.35 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4401 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.127 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Senegal?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Senegal was 1.28 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.29 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 59,401 in 1971.
- How does Senegal rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Senegal ranks 64th out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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