Enrolment in secondary education, female in Mozambique
Mozambique: Enrolment in secondary education, female was 512,577 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, female in Mozambique, 1973–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, female in Mozambique is 512,577, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.4% on the previous year and up 173.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female in Mozambique peaked at 512,577 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 14,905, in 1977.
That places Mozambique 73rd out of 218 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 21,858 | — |
| 1977 | 14,905 | -31.8% |
| 1978 | 16,537 | +10.9% |
| 1979 | 21,745 | +31.5% |
| 1980 | 28,747 | +32.2% |
| 1981 | 28,106 | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 30,606 | +8.9% |
| 1983 | 36,659 | +19.8% |
| 1985 | 47,398 | +29.3% |
| 1986 | 50,982 | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 38,690 | -24.1% |
| 1990 | 58,452 | +51.1% |
| 1991 | 59,576 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 61,194 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 63,882 | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 65,128 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 72,369 | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 39,734 | -45.1% |
| 2000 | 47,553 | +19.7% |
| 2001 | 55,306 | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 71,496 | +29.3% |
| 2004 | 100,039 | +39.9% |
| 2005 | 124,941 | +24.9% |
| 2006 | 153,727 | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 187,310 | +21.8% |
| 2008 | 219,455 | +17.2% |
| 2009 | 263,788 | +20.2% |
| 2010 | 302,386 | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 332,665 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 343,282 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 399,168 | +16.3% |
| 2014 | 415,828 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 444,311 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 512,577 | +15.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18,761 | 14,905 | 21,858 | 4 |
| 1980s | 37,313 | 28,106 | 50,982 | 7 |
| 1990s | 60,048 | 39,734 | 72,369 | 7 |
| 2000s | 135,957 | 47,553 | 263,788 | 9 |
| 2010s | 392,888 | 302,386 | 512,577 | 7 |
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More education data for Mozambique
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 6.62 % change on previous year (2018)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 63,215 (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 70,429 (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 96,590 (2018)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 6.94 % change on previous year (2018)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 117,340 (2018)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 6.36 % change on previous year (2018)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, female in Mozambique?
- Enrolment in secondary education, female in Mozambique was 512,577 in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 512,577 in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,905 in 1977.
- How does Mozambique rank for enrolment in secondary education, female?
- Mozambique ranks 73rd out of 218 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, female rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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