Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Slovenia
Slovenia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 160,956 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
160,956
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
141st
of 219 countries
All-time high
224,747
in 2001
All-time low
132,221
in 2012
Years of data
42
1982–2023
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Slovenia, 1982–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Slovenia is 160,956, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Slovenia peaked at 224,747 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 132,221, in 2012.
Slovenia ranks 141st of 219 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 42 years of available data.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Slovenia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 137,241 | — |
| 1983 | 160,309 | +16.8% |
| 1984 | 180,955 | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 191,864 | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 193,555 | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 195,007 | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 198,432 | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 201,491 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 205,910 | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 208,905 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 210,699 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 211,426 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 211,739 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 214,042 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 212,038 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 212,458 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 210,078 | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 220,033 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 218,251 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 224,747 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 220,804 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 217,587 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 187,817 | -13.7% |
| 2005 | 181,299 | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 174,330 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 152,720 | -12.4% |
| 2008 | 147,463 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 142,349 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 138,354 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 134,861 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 132,221 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 147,563 | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 145,179 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 143,247 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 148,896 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 147,920 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 147,003 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 146,647 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 147,825 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 150,294 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 154,590 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 160,956 | +4.1% |
Slovenia compared with similar countries
- Slovenia's 160,956 is below the median for high income countries, which is 307,015, 52% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Slovenia's 160,956 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 543,350, 30% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 182,357 | 137,241 | 201,491 | 8 |
| 1990s | 211,733 | 205,910 | 220,033 | 10 |
| 2000s | 186,737 | 142,349 | 224,747 | 10 |
| 2010s | 143,189 | 132,221 | 148,896 | 10 |
| 2020s | 153,416 | 147,825 | 160,956 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Slovenia
- 138 Puerto Rico 171,527 compare
- 139 Singapore 163,746 compare
- 140 East Timor 162,113 compare
- 142 Qatar 151,038 compare
- 143 North Macedonia 150,231 compare
- 144 Haiti 143,758 compare
More education data for Slovenia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,351 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,658 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,816 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 28,157 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 160,956 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 132,709 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4941 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0626 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Slovenia?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Slovenia was 160,956 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Slovenia?
- The highest recorded value was 224,747 in 2001.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Slovenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 132,221 in 2012.
- How does Slovenia rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Slovenia ranks 141st out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Slovenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Slovenia 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