Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Nepal
Nepal: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) was 1.71 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.71 million
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
28th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1.87 million
in 2023
All-time low
272,747
in 1993
Years of data
30
1991–2025
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Nepal, 1991–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 1.71 million for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in 2025.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Nepal peaked at 1.87 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 272,747, in 1993.
Nepal ranks 28th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 (number) (upper) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 395,330 | — |
| 1993 | 272,747 | -31.0% |
| 1994 | 274,327 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 290,143 | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 329,833 | +13.7% |
| 1999 | 422,696 | +28.2% |
| 2000 | 432,563 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 544,057 | +25.8% |
| 2002 | 631,750 | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 684,962 | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 609,168 | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 608,765 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 697,856 | +14.6% |
| 2008 | 861,651 | +23.5% |
| 2009 | 914,363 | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 1.09 million | +19.2% |
| 2011 | 1.15 million | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 1.22 million | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 1.29 million | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 1.34 million | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 1.34 million | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 1.41 million | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 1.57 million | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 1.60 million | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 1.82 million | +13.7% |
| 2021 | 1.78 million | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 1.74 million | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 1.87 million | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 1.82 million | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 1.71 million | -5.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 1.71 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 248,840, 6.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 1.71 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 1.46 million, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 330,846 | 272,747 | 422,696 | 6 |
| 2000s | 665,015 | 432,563 | 914,363 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.33 million | 1.09 million | 1.60 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.79 million | 1.71 million | 1.87 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More education data for Nepal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 124,257 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 263,796 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 752,326 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 609,324 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.67 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1204 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Nepal?
- Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Nepal was 1.71 million in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.87 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 272,747 in 1993.
- How does Nepal rank for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Nepal ranks 28th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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