Enrolment in secondary education, female (number) (secondary female) in Algeria
Algeria: Enrolment in secondary education, female (number) (secondary female) was 3.01 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.01 million
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
21st
of 218 countries
All-time high
3.01 million
in 2024
All-time low
68,562
in 1971
Years of data
42
1971–2024
Enrolment in secondary education, female in Algeria, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, female in Algeria is 3.01 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female in Algeria peaked at 3.01 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 68,562, in 1971.
That places Algeria 21st out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number) (secondary female) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 68,562 | — |
| 1972 | 88,009 | +28.4% |
| 1973 | 106,812 | +21.4% |
| 1974 | 122,267 | +14.5% |
| 1975 | 141,896 | +16.1% |
| 1976 | 171,241 | +20.7% |
| 1977 | 209,960 | +22.6% |
| 1978 | 264,826 | +26.1% |
| 1979 | 312,075 | +17.8% |
| 1980 | 353,637 | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 396,245 | +12.0% |
| 1982 | 455,498 | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 589,883 | +29.5% |
| 1985 | 661,028 | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 757,511 | +14.6% |
| 1987 | 818,362 | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 867,379 | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 889,535 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 921,626 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 943,357 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 981,917 | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 1.03 million | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 1.09 million | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 1.14 million | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 1.18 million | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 1.25 million | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 1.47 million | +17.4% |
| 2000 | 1.50 million | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 1.61 million | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 1.69 million | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 1.76 million | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 1.84 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 1.87 million | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 1.88 million | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 1.90 million | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 1.99 million | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 2.26 million | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 2.30 million | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 2.28 million | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 2.73 million | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 2.78 million | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 3.01 million | +8.2% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 3.01 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 260,209, 11.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 3.01 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 514,665, 5.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 165,072 | 68,562 | 312,075 | 9 |
| 1980s | 643,231 | 353,637 | 889,535 | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.11 million | 921,626 | 1.47 million | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.83 million | 1.50 million | 2.26 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.29 million | 2.28 million | 2.30 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.84 million | 2.73 million | 3.01 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 18 Japan 3.22 million compare
- 19 United Kingdom 3.16 million compare
- 20 France 3.07 million compare
- 22 Democratic Republic of Congo 2.86 million compare
- 23 South Africa 2.82 million compare
- 24 Ethiopia 2.44 million compare
More education data for Algeria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 390,587 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 158,235 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 306,324 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 297,789 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1116 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, female in Algeria?
- Enrolment in secondary education, female in Algeria was 3.01 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.01 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 68,562 in 1971.
- How does Algeria rank for enrolment in secondary education, female?
- Algeria ranks 21st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, female rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release