Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 957,461 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe, 1970–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe is 957,461, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of down 29.1% on the previous year and up 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.35 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 49,845, in 1970.
Zimbabwe ranks 78th 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 (number) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 49,845 | — |
| 1971 | 53,324 | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 59,556 | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 63,116 | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 65,561 | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 70,005 | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 72,725 | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 75,701 | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 75,022 | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 69,686 | -7.1% |
| 1980 | 74,746 | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 149,018 | +99.4% |
| 1982 | 227,613 | +52.7% |
| 1983 | 316,435 | +39.0% |
| 1984 | 416,413 | +31.6% |
| 1985 | 482,000 | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 537,348 | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 604,188 | +12.4% |
| 1988 | 640,668 | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 670,266 | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 661,066 | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 710,619 | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 657,344 | -7.5% |
| 1993 | 639,559 | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 660,986 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 711,094 | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 751,349 | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 806,126 | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 834,880 | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 844,183 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 866,171 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 828,456 | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 758,229 | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 1.35 million | +78.0% |
| 2013 | 957,461 | -29.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 957,461 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 929,099, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 957,461 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 901,617, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +99.4% | 74,746 | 149,018 |
| 2012 | +78.0% | 758,229 | 1.35 million |
| 1982 | +52.7% | 149,018 | 227,613 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 65,454 | 49,845 | 75,701 | 10 |
| 1980s | 411,870 | 74,746 | 670,266 | 10 |
| 1990s | 714,780 | 639,559 | 834,880 | 9 |
| 2000s | 824,260 | 758,229 | 866,171 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.15 million | 957,461 | 1.35 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,514 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 328,055 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1767 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe was 957,461 in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.35 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 49,845 in 1970.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Zimbabwe ranks 78th out of 219 countries with data for 2013.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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