Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled (gaps) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled (gaps) was 537,847 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Tunisia, 1971–2016
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Tunisia is 537,847, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Tunisia peaked at 637,146 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 52,928, in 1971.
That places Tunisia 71st out of 218 countries with data for 2016, 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 (number), gaps filled (gaps) in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 52,928 | — |
| 1972 | 55,421 | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 57,234 | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 59,720 | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 61,796 | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 67,971 | +10.0% |
| 1977 | 74,950 | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 82,842 | +10.5% |
| 1979 | 90,313 | +9.0% |
| 1980 | 96,376 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 101,022 | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 116,274 | +15.1% |
| 1983 | 133,627 | +14.9% |
| 1984 | 148,733 | +11.3% |
| 1985 | 166,293 | +11.8% |
| 1986 | 183,580 | +10.4% |
| 1987 | 188,589 | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 199,461 | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 223,544 | +12.1% |
| 1990 | 232,696 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 243,427 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 260,679 | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 287,456 | +10.3% |
| 1994 | 330,365 | +14.9% |
| 1995 | 364,665 | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 400,298 | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 421,088 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 471,346 | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 521,603 | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 554,873 | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 573,688 | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 583,049 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 587,033 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 609,918 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 632,802 | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 635,893 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 636,520 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 637,146 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 606,685 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 586,354 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 574,185 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 537,847 | -6.3% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 537,847 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 462,002, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 537,847 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 514,665, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 67,019 | 52,928 | 90,313 | 9 |
| 1980s | 155,750 | 96,376 | 223,544 | 10 |
| 1990s | 353,362 | 232,696 | 521,603 | 10 |
| 2000s | 605,761 | 554,873 | 637,146 | 10 |
| 2010s | 566,129 | 537,847 | 586,354 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Tunisia?
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Tunisia was 537,847 in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 637,146 in 2008.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 52,928 in 1971.
- How does Tunisia rank for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled?
- Tunisia ranks 71st out of 218 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number) with 736 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in secondary education, female UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number) with 736 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.