Enrolment in secondary education, male (number) (secondary male) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Enrolment in secondary education, male (number) (secondary male) was 509,188 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
509,188
World rank
75th
of 218 countries
All-time high
622,094
in 2008
All-time low
133,874
in 1976
Years of data
39
1971–2016
Enrolment in secondary education, male in Tunisia, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, male in Tunisia is 509,188, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, male in Tunisia peaked at 622,094 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 133,874, in 1976.
Tunisia ranks 75th 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, male (number) (secondary male) in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 138,517 | — |
| 1972 | 141,558 | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 138,799 | -1.9% |
| 1974 | 136,587 | -1.6% |
| 1975 | 134,651 | -1.4% |
| 1976 | 133,874 | -0.6% |
| 1977 | 138,096 | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 150,014 | +8.6% |
| 1979 | 159,884 | +6.6% |
| 1980 | 168,016 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 174,674 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 195,759 | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 221,534 | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 238,712 | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 253,044 | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 274,050 | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 270,445 | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 280,784 | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 306,460 | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 314,257 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 321,113 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 328,995 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 351,947 | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 386,791 | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 418,504 | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 449,061 | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 461,642 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 537,274 | +16.4% |
| 2000 | 549,222 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 569,394 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 586,319 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 571,939 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 606,666 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 611,153 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 622,094 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 594,947 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 577,479 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 577,968 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 509,188 | -11.9% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 509,188 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 499,860, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 509,188 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 509,188, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 141,331 | 133,874 | 159,884 | 9 |
| 1980s | 238,348 | 168,016 | 306,460 | 10 |
| 1990s | 396,620 | 314,257 | 537,274 | 9 |
| 2000s | 588,967 | 549,222 | 622,094 | 8 |
| 2010s | 554,878 | 509,188 | 577,968 | 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, male in Tunisia?
- Enrolment in secondary education, male in Tunisia was 509,188 in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, male recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 622,094 in 2008.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, male recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 133,874 in 1976.
- How does Tunisia rank for enrolment in secondary education, male?
- Tunisia ranks 75th out of 218 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, male rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release