Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Ghana
Ghana: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes was 1.32 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.32 million
Change on year
down 12.4%
World rank
34th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1.51 million
in 2022
All-time low
223,597
in 2000
Years of data
24
1999–2024
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Ghana, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 1.32 million for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.4% on the previous year and up 66.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Ghana peaked at 1.51 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 223,597, in 2000.
That places Ghana 34th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 233,451 | — |
| 2000 | 223,597 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 227,525 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 233,237 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 301,306 | +29.2% |
| 2004 | 357,336 | +18.6% |
| 2005 | 360,016 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 369,985 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 484,588 | +31.0% |
| 2008 | 498,235 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 540,449 | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 799,924 | +48.0% |
| 2012 | 838,454 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 904,083 | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 791,771 | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 848,222 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 904,483 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 939,880 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 1.03 million | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 1.17 million | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 1.27 million | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 1.34 million | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 1.51 million | +12.0% |
| 2024 | 1.32 million | -12.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 233,451 | 233,451 | 233,451 | 1 |
| 2000s | 359,627 | 223,597 | 540,449 | 10 |
| 2010s | 914,513 | 791,771 | 1.17 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.36 million | 1.27 million | 1.51 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 31 Canada 1.41 million compare
- 32 Russian Federation 1.38 million compare
- 33 Morocco 1.32 million compare
- 35 Republic of Korea 1.31 million compare
- 36 Uzbekistan 1.23 million compare
- 37 Malaysia 1.22 million compare
More education data for Ghana
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.99 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 122,558 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -6.95 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.67 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 4.98 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.67 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 3.03 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.86 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 7.78 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Ghana?
- Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Ghana was 1.32 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.51 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 223,597 in 2000.
- How does Ghana rank for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Ghana ranks 34th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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