Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 1.05 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
1.05 million
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
73rd
of 219 countries
All-time high
1.27 million
in 2007
All-time low
191,445
in 1971
Years of data
45
1971–2016
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Tunisia, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 1.05 million for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in 2016.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 1.27 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 191,445, in 1971.
That places Tunisia 73rd out of 219 countries with data for 2016, 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 191,445 | — |
| 1972 | 196,979 | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 196,033 | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 196,307 | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 196,447 | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 201,845 | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 213,046 | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 232,856 | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 250,197 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 264,392 | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 275,696 | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 312,033 | +13.2% |
| 1983 | 355,161 | +13.8% |
| 1984 | 387,445 | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 419,337 | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 457,630 | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 459,034 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 480,245 | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 530,004 | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 546,953 | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 564,540 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 589,674 | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 639,403 | +8.4% |
| 1994 | 717,156 | +12.2% |
| 1995 | 783,169 | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 849,359 | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 882,730 | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 989,491 | +12.1% |
| 1999 | 1.06 million | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 1.10 million | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 1.14 million | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 1.17 million | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 1.16 million | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 1.21 million | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 1.24 million | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 1.25 million | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 1.27 million | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 1.26 million | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.20 million | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 1.16 million | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 1.15 million | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.07 million | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 1.02 million | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 1.01 million | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 1.05 million | +3.9% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1.05 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 929,099, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1.05 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 208,351 | 191,445 | 250,197 | 9 |
| 1980s | 394,098 | 264,392 | 530,004 | 10 |
| 1990s | 762,136 | 546,953 | 1.06 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.20 million | 1.10 million | 1.27 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.08 million | 1.01 million | 1.16 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 70 Guatemala 1.13 million compare
- 71 Mozambique 1.07 million compare
- 72 Azerbaijan 1.06 million compare
- 74 Uganda 1.03 million compare
- 75 Jordan 1.03 million compare
- 76 Turkmenistan 1.00 million
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Tunisia was 1.05 million in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.27 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 191,445 in 1971.
- How does Tunisia rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 73rd out of 219 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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