Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 1.39 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zambia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 1.39 million for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 1.39 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 56,182, in 1970.
Zambia ranks 59th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 56,182 | — |
| 1971 | 60,235 | +7.2% |
| 1972 | 64,695 | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 65,494 | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 70,812 | +8.1% |
| 1975 | 77,672 | +9.7% |
| 1976 | 83,637 | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 89,270 | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 94,628 | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 97,373 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 102,019 | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 104,652 | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 110,416 | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 140,743 | +27.5% |
| 1986 | 156,091 | +10.9% |
| 1987 | 158,171 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 170,299 | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 189,796 | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 208,640 | +9.9% |
| 2024 | 1.39 million | +564.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 76,000 | 56,182 | 97,373 | 10 |
| 1980s | 134,627 | 102,019 | 170,299 | 7 |
| 1990s | 199,218 | 189,796 | 208,640 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.39 million | 1.39 million | 1.39 million | 1 |
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More education data for Zambia
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 7.67 % change on previous year (1988)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 116,859 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 5.61 % change on previous year (2017)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 723,878 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 663,308 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 651,791 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 56,680 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.65 % change on previous year (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 69,123 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zambia?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zambia was 1.39 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 56,182 in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 59th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Zambia 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