Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 1.16 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone is 1.16 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.9% on the previous year and up 178.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone peaked at 1.16 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 34,646, in 1971.
Sierra Leone ranks 68th 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 in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 34,646 | — |
| 1972 | 37,550 | +8.4% |
| 1973 | 41,787 | +11.3% |
| 1974 | 45,210 | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 47,861 | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 50,478 | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 53,913 | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 56,480 | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 60,157 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 59,719 | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 68,199 | +14.2% |
| 1984 | 92,706 | +35.9% |
| 1985 | 101,056 | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 94,717 | -6.3% |
| 1988 | 112,787 | +19.1% |
| 1989 | 100,026 | -11.3% |
| 1990 | 101,726 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 102,474 | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 155,567 | +51.8% |
| 2011 | 352,732 | +126.7% |
| 2012 | 400,800 | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 417,307 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 449,320 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 487,826 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 492,140 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 522,036 | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 756,770 | +45.0% |
| 2020 | 789,447 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 945,906 | +19.8% |
| 2023 | 1.16 million | +22.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47,565 | 34,646 | 60,157 | 9 |
| 1980s | 89,887 | 59,719 | 112,787 | 7 |
| 1990s | 102,100 | 101,726 | 102,474 | 2 |
| 2000s | 155,567 | 155,567 | 155,567 | 1 |
| 2010s | 484,866 | 352,732 | 756,770 | 8 |
| 2020s | 965,878 | 789,447 | 1.16 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 19.82 % change on previous year (2021)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 46,575 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 609,235 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 20.8 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 553,045 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 18.85 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 178,431 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 4 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone was 1.16 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 1.16 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,646 in 1971.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 68th out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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