Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in WB: Early-demographic Dividend

WB: Early-demographic Dividend: Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled was 156.47 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
156.47 million
Change on year
up 0.3%
Rank
14th
of 221 groups
All-time high
156.47 million
in 2024
All-time low
17.28 million
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in WB: Early-demographic Dividend, 1970–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in WB: Early-demographic Dividend is 156.47 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in WB: Early-demographic Dividend peaked at 156.47 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17.28 million, in 1971.

WB: Early-demographic Dividend ranks 14th of 221 groups on this measure, 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), gaps filled in WB: Early-demographic Dividend, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in WB: Early-demographic Dividend, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 35.81 million
1971 17.28 million -51.7%
1972 18.36 million +6.3%
1973 19.21 million +4.6%
1974 34.39 million +79.0%
1975 23.03 million -33.0%
1976 23.16 million +0.6%
1977 24.28 million +4.8%
1978 25.70 million +5.9%
1979 39.31 million +52.9%
1980 28.86 million -26.6%
1981 30.19 million +4.6%
1982 32.42 million +7.4%
1983 35.90 million +10.7%
1984 37.12 million +3.4%
1985 49.84 million +34.3%
1986 41.48 million -16.8%
1987 43.68 million +5.3%
1988 45.42 million +4.0%
1989 46.99 million +3.5%
1990 56.79 million +20.9%
1991 58.52 million +3.0%
1992 60.21 million +2.9%
1993 58.90 million -2.2%
1994 62.02 million +5.3%
1995 64.87 million +4.6%
1996 68.11 million +5.0%
1997 71.55 million +5.1%
1998 75.82 million +6.0%
1999 76.64 million +1.1%
2000 80.36 million +4.9%
2001 83.14 million +3.5%
2002 87.27 million +5.0%
2003 92.59 million +6.1%
2004 95.21 million +2.8%
2005 98.26 million +3.2%
2006 101.53 million +3.3%
2007 106.15 million +4.6%
2008 109.77 million +3.4%
2009 112.51 million +2.5%
2010 117.25 million +4.2%
2011 122.43 million +4.4%
2012 126.64 million +3.4%
2013 130.23 million +2.8%
2014 136.73 million +5.0%
2015 138.74 million +1.5%
2016 141.90 million +2.3%
2017 142.28 million +0.3%
2018 145.79 million +2.5%
2019 147.16 million +0.9%
2020 149.44 million +1.5%
2021 152.06 million +1.8%
2022 155.35 million +2.2%
2023 155.94 million +0.4%
2024 156.47 million +0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 26.06 million 17.28 million 39.31 million 10
1980s 39.19 million 28.86 million 49.84 million 10
1990s 65.34 million 56.79 million 76.64 million 10
2000s 96.68 million 80.36 million 112.51 million 10
2010s 134.92 million 117.25 million 147.16 million 10
2020s 153.85 million 149.44 million 156.47 million 5

Countries ranked near WB: Early-demographic Dividend

  1. 11 Philippines 5.90 million compare
  2. 12 Egypt 5.58 million compare
  3. 13 Russian Federation 5.20 million compare
  4. 14 Viet Nam 4.60 million compare
  5. 15 Kenya 3.38 million compare
  6. 16 Germany 3.29 million compare
  7. 17 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.26 million compare

See the full ranking of 439 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in WB: Early-demographic Dividend was 156.47 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled recorded in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
The highest recorded value was 156.47 million in 2024.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled recorded in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
The lowest recorded value was 17.28 million in 1971.
How does WB: Early-demographic Dividend rank for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled?
WB: Early-demographic Dividend ranks 14th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled rising or falling in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this WB: Early-demographic Dividend 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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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.

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Indicator
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
439 places, 19,497 data points, 1970–2025
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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.