Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Brazil
Brazil: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) was 9.19 million in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
9.19 million
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
5th
of 196 countries
All-time high
9.95 million
in 2013
All-time low
9.06 million
in 2020
Years of data
22
2002–2024
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Brazil, 2002–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Brazil is 9.19 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Brazil peaked at 9.95 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 9.06 million, in 2020.
That places Brazil 5th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9.58 million | — |
| 2003 | 9.07 million | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 9.90 million | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 9.79 million | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 9.07 million | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 9.17 million | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 9.20 million | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 9.28 million | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 9.40 million | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 9.44 million | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 9.95 million | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 9.94 million | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 9.69 million | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 9.86 million | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 9.70 million | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 9.52 million | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 9.08 million | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 9.06 million | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 9.27 million | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 9.26 million | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 9.08 million | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 9.19 million | +1.2% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 9.19 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 212,656, 43.2× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 9.19 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 121,979, 75.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.40 million | 9.07 million | 9.90 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 9.59 million | 9.08 million | 9.95 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.17 million | 9.06 million | 9.27 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More education data for Brazil
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.02 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.44 million (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.59 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.50 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0713 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Brazil?
- Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Brazil was 9.19 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 9.95 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.06 million in 2020.
- How does Brazil rank for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Brazil ranks 5th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release