Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Zambia

Zambia: Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled was 723,878 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
723,878
World rank
58th
of 218 countries
All-time high
723,878
in 2024
All-time low
18,294
in 1970
Years of data
16
1970–2024

Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Zambia, 1970–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1970199720241970: 18.3k1971: 19.9k1972: 21.4k1973: 22.5k1974: 23.6k1979: 33.8k1980: 35.7k1981: 37.2k1982: 39.1k1983: 43.8k1984: 48.6k1985: 53.4k1986: 58.1k1987: 60.7k1988: 63.2k2024: 723.9k

Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Zambia is 723,878, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Zambia peaked at 723,878 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18,294, in 1970.

That places Zambia 58th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, 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 in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Zambia, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 18,294
1971 19,866 +8.6%
1972 21,439 +7.9%
1973 22,514 +5.0%
1974 23,589 +4.8%
1979 33,797 +43.3%
1980 35,718 +5.7%
1981 37,230 +4.2%
1982 39,085 +5.0%
1983 43,845 +12.2%
1984 48,605 +10.9%
1985 53,365 +9.8%
1986 58,125 +8.9%
1987 60,672 +4.4%
1988 63,219 +4.2%
2024 723,878 +1045.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 23,250 18,294 33,797 6
1980s 48,874 35,718 63,219 9
2020s 723,878 723,878 723,878 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Zambia?
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled in Zambia was 723,878 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 723,878 in 2024.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 18,294 in 1970.
How does Zambia rank for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled?
Zambia ranks 58th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Zambia 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
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
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.