Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Somalia
Somalia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 115,828 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Somalia, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Somalia is 115,828, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Somalia peaked at 115,828 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12,389, in 1977.
That places Somalia 148th 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 in Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14,759 | — |
| 1972 | 16,856 | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 19,638 | +16.5% |
| 1974 | 22,896 | +16.6% |
| 1976 | 31,857 | +39.1% |
| 1977 | 12,389 | -61.1% |
| 1978 | 12,869 | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 18,416 | +43.1% |
| 1980 | 22,691 | +23.2% |
| 1981 | 103,150 | +354.6% |
| 1982 | 102,428 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 100,396 | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 100,199 | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 94,275 | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 88,471 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 86,929 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 115,828 | +33.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18,710 | 12,389 | 31,857 | 8 |
| 1980s | 87,373 | 22,691 | 103,150 | 7 |
| 2000s | 86,929 | 86,929 | 86,929 | 1 |
| 2020s | 115,828 | 115,828 | 115,828 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More education data for Somalia
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 68,743 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,558 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 13.72 % change on previous year (1986)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2014)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 15,672 (1987)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Somalia?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Somalia was 115,828 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 115,828 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,389 in 1977.
- How does Somalia rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Somalia ranks 148th out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Somalia 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