Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in WB: European Union
WB: European Union: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 37.39 million in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
37.39 million
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
132nd
of 221 groups
All-time high
42.32 million
in 1994
All-time low
34.10 million
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in WB: European Union, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in WB: European Union is 37.39 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in WB: European Union peaked at 42.32 million in 1994 and was at its lowest, 34.10 million, in 1971.
WB: European Union ranks 132nd of 221 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in WB: European Union, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 39.94 million | — |
| 1971 | 34.10 million | -14.6% |
| 1972 | 34.52 million | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 35.40 million | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 36.07 million | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 36.58 million | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 37.18 million | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 37.53 million | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 37.82 million | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 38.11 million | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 38.34 million | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 38.95 million | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 39.15 million | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 39.28 million | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 39.41 million | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 39.74 million | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 40.32 million | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 40.64 million | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 40.74 million | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 41.74 million | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 41.66 million | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 40.51 million | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 40.42 million | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 41.37 million | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 42.32 million | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 42.08 million | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 41.41 million | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 41.00 million | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 40.01 million | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 39.91 million | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 39.94 million | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 40.14 million | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 40.17 million | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 40.04 million | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 38.86 million | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 39.00 million | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 38.60 million | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 38.02 million | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 37.67 million | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 37.11 million | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 36.95 million | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 36.59 million | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 36.17 million | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 36.66 million | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 36.23 million | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 36.03 million | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 35.79 million | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 35.85 million | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 35.92 million | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 35.86 million | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 36.86 million | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 36.94 million | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 37.17 million | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 37.39 million | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 37.39 million | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36.72 million | 34.10 million | 39.94 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.83 million | 38.34 million | 41.74 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.07 million | 39.91 million | 42.32 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.95 million | 37.11 million | 40.17 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.21 million | 35.79 million | 36.95 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.15 million | 36.86 million | 37.39 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: European Union
- 129 Mauritania 258,591 compare
- 130 Lithuania 244,656 compare
- 131 Namibia 236,050 compare
- 132 Republic of Moldova 228,038 compare
- 133 Bosnia and Herzegovina 226,755 compare
- 134 Gabon 215,825 compare
- 135 Albania 208,738 compare
More education data for WB: European Union
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.17 million (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.39 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 233,619 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 7.01 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6.61 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23.26 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11.33 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.22 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in WB: European Union?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in WB: European Union was 37.39 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in WB: European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 42.32 million in 1994.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in WB: European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.10 million in 1971.
- How does WB: European Union rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- WB: European Union ranks 132nd out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in WB: European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this WB: European Union 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