Enrolment in secondary education, female in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Enrolment in secondary education, female was 55,317 in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
55,317
Change on year
up 18.4%
World rank
147th
of 218 countries
All-time high
55,317
in 2017
All-time low
2,134
in 1971
Years of data
23
1971–2017

Enrolment in secondary education, female in Central African Republic, 1971–2017

020.0k40.0k60.0k1971199420171971: 2.1k1972: 2.4k1973: 2.7k1976: 4.2k1977: 4.5k1978: 6.5k1979: 6.9k1980: 9.9k1981: 11.9k1982: 14.3k1986: 16.0k1987: 14.6k1988: 12.9k1989: 13.2k1990: 14.1k1991: 15.0k1992: 12.9k2001: 24.3k2009: 33.7k2011: 45.2k2012: 43.1k2016: 46.7k2017: 55.3k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, female in Central African Republic is 55,317, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

That represents a change of up 18.4% on the previous year and up 63.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female in Central African Republic peaked at 55,317 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,134, in 1971.

Central African Republic ranks 147th of 218 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, female in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, female (number) in Central African Republic, 1971 to 2017.
Year Value Change
1971 2,134
1972 2,442 +14.4%
1973 2,701 +10.6%
1976 4,150 +53.6%
1977 4,458 +7.4%
1978 6,470 +45.1%
1979 6,941 +7.3%
1980 9,944 +43.3%
1981 11,936 +20.0%
1982 14,320 +20.0%
1986 15,985 +11.6%
1987 14,620 -8.5%
1988 12,870 -12.0%
1989 13,219 +2.7%
1990 14,125 +6.9%
1991 14,961 +5.9%
1992 12,851 -14.1%
2001 24,310 +89.2%
2009 33,744 +38.8%
2011 45,199 +33.9%
2012 43,147 -4.5%
2016 46,715 +8.3%
2017 55,317 +18.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4,185 2,134 6,941 7
1980s 13,271 9,944 15,985 7
1990s 13,979 12,851 14,961 3
2000s 29,027 24,310 33,744 2
2010s 47,594 43,147 55,317 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, female in Central African Republic?
Enrolment in secondary education, female in Central African Republic was 55,317 in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 55,317 in 2017.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 2,134 in 1971.
How does Central African Republic rank for enrolment in secondary education, female?
Central African Republic ranks 147th out of 218 countries with data for 2017.
Is enrolment in secondary education, female rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 63.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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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Indicator
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
439 places, 18,761 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release